Overview

• Sir Jim Ratcliffe skipped the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley for the second consecutive year, opting to attend Manchester United’s men’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge instead.
• The Premier League fixture was rescheduled to avoid a clash with the women’s final, marking the first time such an adjustment was made to accommodate a women’s match.
• Senior Manchester United leaders, including co-chairman Avie Glazer and CEO Omar Berrada, were present at the women’s final to support the team.
• Ratcliffe has faced backlash for his perceived lack of commitment to the women’s team and for past remarks referring to them as “girls” and the men’s team as the “main issue.”
• High-profile figures, including Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, attended the Wembley final in support of Chelsea, highlighting the growing visibility and investment in women’s football.