Overview

• Manchester United may face exclusion from next season's Champions League even if they win the Europa League, due to UEFA's multi-club ownership rules.
• Sir Jim Ratcliffe holds stakes in both Manchester United and Ligue 1 club Nice, which could lead to a conflict under UEFA regulations prohibiting dual control in European competitions.
• Nice, currently fourth in Ligue 1, is in a strong position to qualify for the Champions League, intensifying the ownership dilemma.
• Ratcliffe is reportedly exploring the sale of his stake in Nice as a potential resolution, though no deal has been finalized yet.
• UEFA’s case-by-case approach to ownership conflicts may still allow both clubs to compete if governance safeguards are deemed sufficient.