Sir Jim Ratcliffe made a shocking blunder in front of Katie Zelem when she was captain of Manchester United Women, according to reports. The British billionaire has faced criticism for a perceived lack of interest in women’s football since he become part-owner of United 12 months ago.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in Manchester United was meant to signal the beginning of a new era for the fallen giants, but there have been few signs that the torture will end any time soon. There have been a litany of errors both in the boardroom and on the pitch since the 72-year-old became a minority shareholder at Old Trafford on 20 February 2024,

The group property services team at Manchester United are accustomed to undertaking mundane jobs. As the hidden heroes responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Old Trafford, Carrington and the club’s other buildings,

The turmoil under Manchester United’s INEOS leadership has continued to unravel with revelations of the club’s ‘penny-pinching’ that has seen purchases of Sellotape scrutinised in cost-cutting measures.

Jackie Kay, the head of team operations, has been sacked by Manchester United as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues his ruthless cost-cutting exercise at Old Trafford