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da bwin： O centroavante Felipe Vizeu é o novo reforço do Atlético-GO para a disputa da temporada 2023 do futebol brasileiro.

Antes de fechar com o Dragão, o atleta defendia as cores do Sheriff, da Moldávia. Durante a passagem no clube europeu, ele disputou nove partidas e marcou dois gols.

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Projetado ao futebol nacional com a camisa do Flamengo, Felipe Vizeu foi negociado para defender a Udinese-ITA, mas não se firmou no velho continente.

No Brasil, o centroavante ainda coleciona passagens por Grêmio e Ceará, onde não obteve muito sucesso.

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Chris Dent’s 21st first-class century proved the highlight of a low-key final day as the LV= Insurance County Championship match between Gloucestershire and Glamorgan at Cheltenham ended in an inevitable draw.With so much time having been lost to rain, including a third-day washout, there were only bonus points to play for as Gloucestershire advanced their first innings from an overnight 134 for one to 402 for six before declaring.Experienced opener Dent led the way with an assured 113, off 206 balls, with 15 fours, while Ollie Price contributed 84, Miles Hammond 57 and James Bracey 60 not out. Leg-spinner Mitch Swepson claimed three of the wickets, but at a cost of 142 runs from his 37 overs.By the time the players shook hands at 4.50pm, Glamorgan had made 62 without loss in their second innings. They took 12 points from the game, while Gloucestershire had to settle for 11 and remain without a win in the Championship this season.Dent was unbeaten on 61 overnight, with Price on 49. The pair extended their second-wicket stand to the century mark before a Price boundary to third-man off Timm van der Gugten took him to fifty off 123 balls, with seven fours.Soon both batters were capitalising on the true pitch, Price producing an exquisite on-drive for four off James Harris and Dent matching it with a sweetly-timed cover drive to the boundary off van der Gugten.The partnership had been extended to 171 when Price was caught behind trying to force a delivery from Swepson through the off side. He stood crestfallen at the error, having hit 16 fours, knowing a great chance of a hundred had slipped away.Dent brought up his first ton of the season with a two to square leg off Harris, having faced 190 deliveries, and added a further 13 to his score before miscuing a drive off Zain ul-Hussain to Harris at mid-on.By then Hammond had signalled his intention to up the scoring rate with 4 fours in moving to 17. He was joined by debutant Joe Phillips and together they took the score to 261 for three at lunch.Cornishman Phillips had reached 17 in his maiden first class innings when falling victim to the second new ball, bowled looking to pull a delivery from Andy Gorvin. He had faced 42 balls and hit 3 fours.Bracey brought the 300 up by getting off the mark with a square driven boundary off Gorvin before Hammond moved to fifty off 78 balls, with eight boundaries. It was 337 for five when he top-edged an attempted pull off Harris and Colin Ingram pouched a simple catch at mid-off.Tom Price made only 16 before being pinned lbw on the back-foot by Swepson, but Bracey progressed serenely to the eighth half-century of the match, having faced 62 balls and cracked 8 fours.There was some strange cricket as tea approached, Zafar Gohar leaving the last ball before the interval with Gloucestershire needing just two runs for a fourth batting point. They had to face three more balls after the break before Bracey brought up the 400 and declared immediately, which meant another ten-minute interruption to play.The home side then set about avoiding a penalty for a slow over-rate, which was plus four at the end of the Glamorgan first innings. Spinners Gohar and Price were given the new ball and fielders scampered between overs, playing catch-up.Gloucestershire rattled through 16 overs in 39 minutes to make sure they claimed their full entitlement of points and it seemed almost incidental that Glamorgan openers ul Hussan and David Lloyd produced an array of attacking shots in the late afternoon sunshine.Lloyd was unbeaten on 38 and ul Hassan 24 when the second declaration of the day ended a game ruined by the wet weather.

Barcelona want to sign defensive reinforcements this summer and they could sensationally reunite with one of their former youth players.

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• Barca on the hunt to sign a left-back
• Have been eyeing a reunion with Alex Grimaldo
• Club and player have reportedly reached an 'internal agreement'

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• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to, Barcelona are keen on bringing Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo back to the club in a bid to reinforce their defence. Although the left-back still has a contract with the 2023-24 Bundesliga champions until 2027, there is said to be an internal agreement with Leverkusen's management. This should enable Grimaldo to return to his youth club. The transfer fee is rumoured to be between €30-40 million (£26-34m).

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  The Spanish international dreams of returning to Barcelona, as he made clear in an interview with the Catalan newspaper in March.

  "Yes, that is definitely a goal I have. I have it very clear in my mind, and the club (Leverkusen; editor's note) knows it too. I want to return to Spain in the medium to short term and experience living there, because after all, it's my country. I want to play there and enjoy the experience," said the 29-year-old, emphasising: "I grew up at La Masia. It's the club where I grew up as a player and as a person, and it's the club I wanted to play for since I was a child."

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  Grimaldo was the youngest player to ever play in Segunda Division, the second-tier of Spanish football now known as LaLiga Hypermotion, achieving the feat at the age of 15 years and 349 days while playing for Barcelona B against Cartagena on September 4, 2011. That record, though, was broken by Lamine Yamal in 2022.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

  Having won the Copa del Rey, and with a healthy four-point lead over arch-rivals Real Madrid in the league, Barcelona are on course to win the treble. On Wednesday, they drew the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Inter 3-3. The return leg at San Siro will be played next Tuesday, but before that, the Catalans must ensure they don't slip up against bottom-placed Real Valladolid on Saturday, May 3.

It wasn’t the prettiest of performances, but then David Moyes and any fan of an Everton persuasion won’t care a jot.

The Toffees extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to five matches with a 2-1 at Selhurst Park, springing above the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United and into 13th place, level with Oliver Glasner’s beaten Crystal Palace.

Sean Dyche’s Everton always produced resilient and determined displays, but something was missing. Now, Everton are playing with more freedom and belief, still rooted in their principles but flourishing under a manager who knows the club and knows it well.

He knew that Charly Alcaraz would be a shrewd signing, and the Argentinian has repaid the faith with the winning goal in south London.

Charly Alcaraz stakes his claim

Alcaraz signed on loan with an obligatory £13m buy option inserted at the end of the January transfer window and he’s started to impress with his cultured feet and combative mindset, claiming his first Everton goal on his first start against the Eagles.

It was a dreamy starting debut for the young buck, 22, who had a big task in replacing the suspended Abdoulaye Doucoure but passed with flying colours.

Not only was he instinctive in firing beyond Dean Henderson to seal the three points, but Alcaraz created three key passes throughout the evening, dynamic and eager.

Everton didn’t play all that well but they have unearthed that winning sense and are thriving under Moyes’ wing. The Scotsman is providing the players with a new lease of life.

Alcaraz was always going to work hard to impress at his new club, but a longer-serving Toffee’s showing shouldn’t go without credit, for he’s starting to look like a real asset.

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The man in question is Jack Harrison, whose 2024/25 campaign has been a frustrating one, all told.

Harrison’s interminable wait for a goal or an assist – he’s yet to get off the mark across 25 games this term – goes on, but he’s beginning to look far more connected in his play.

The 28-year-old was praised by The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland for his “real shift” against Palace, while The Liverpool Echo handed him a 7/10 match rating that perhaps could have been even higher, for he showed plenty of ‘running and endeavour’ in the large and vacant boots of Iliman Ndiaye.

Minutes played

65′

90′

Goals

0

0

Assists

0

0

Touches

55

42

Shots (on target)

2 (0)

0 (0)

Accurate passes

20/24 (83%)

12/17 (71%)

Key passes

1

1

Dribbles (completed)

6 (1)

5 (4)

Total duels (won)

16 (8)

13 (6)

It’s curious that Harrison has still failed to bag a goal or an assist but his overall level has been something to admire over the past week, forging a path back into the good books for himself.

Winning six duels in total, the versatile wideman completed four dribbles and won two more duels, looking complete and tenacious in his work. Moreover, he was even more eye-catching from a defensive standpoint during the thrilling draw with Liverpool, coming off the bench in the first half to replace the forced-off Ndiaye.

So then, the wait for that elusive direct goal involvement rages on. Still, Harrison has proved over the past few games that he is capable of providing effective support across the field.

This might just have been his best performance yet under Moyes, with a season-high four dribbles completed illustrating his effectiveness on the left flank, and an exciting turning point ahead of the business months, perhaps.

With Ndiaye and Dwight McNeil among the sidelined, it was important that the Blues put in a potent collective display, and Moyes is sure to be pleased with his players, Harrison and Alcaraz in particular.

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The Netherlands flier is keen on making the switch to Arne Slot's Premier League champions as the Reds try to sign him in the summer transfer window.

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Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Frimpong has indicated he would be keen on joining Liverpool if the Premier League title winners make a move to sign him during the summer transfer window. The Reds are already said to be in 'advanced talks' for a deal worth around €35m and the Daily Mail claim the 24-year-old would like to relocate to Merseyside if the opportunity arrises.

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Following the news of Alexander-Arnold's departure at the end of his contract, the Reds have been scouring the market for a potential replacement. Conor Bradley is already an option for manager Slot, but the arrival of Frimpong would add a goalscoring threat from right-back. The Netherlands international thrived under Xabi Alonso last season as Leverkusen claimed the title, scoring 14 goals and supplying ten assists in all competitions.

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While Frimpong looks to have emerged as Liverpool's top target to replace Alexander-Arnold, there are other suggested options. The Mail's report also names RB Leipzig's Lutsharel Geertruida, who played under Slot at Feyenoord, as another candidate to arrive at Anfield this summer.

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Liverpool have two more Premier League fixtures to take part in before their title celebrations can truly kick into gear. They take on Brighton on Monday before finally getting their hands on the trophy at Anfield against Crystal Palace on the final weekend of the season.

With Philippe Clement sacked as Rangers manager and Barry Ferguson in place until the summer, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has dropped a fresh update on links Steven Gerrard.

Clement sacked and replaced by former captain Ferguson

The Belgian has been under a huge amount of pressure at Ibrox for some time now, and Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at home to St Mirren was a shocking result for Rangers and the final straw for Clement, who has now officially been relieved of his duties after 16 months in charge.

The club released a statement on Sunday evening: “The club would like to put on record their sincere thanks to Philippe for his hard work and dedication during his spell in charge. A further update from the club will follow in due course.”

The Gers’ season is still alive, not least because they are still in the Europa League, and it’s now a case of riding on the emotion of former captain Ferguson to continue what could still become a memorable campaign akin to their trip to the final in 2022.

Unfortunately, Rangers have gone backwards this season in the league, with the gap between themselves and Celtic seemingly growing, highlighting the importance of bringing in the right boss this summer once Ferguson has steadied the ship.

Romano drops Gerrard to Rangers update

Writing for Give Me Sport, Romano reacted to the rumours floating around about Gerrard returning to Rangers: “At the moment nothing has been decided, so let’s keep all options open. The club is assessing options,” his report said. “Nothing direct yet with Gerrard or his camp.”

Opinion may be split on Gerrard returning to Rangers, with the Liverpool legend certainly doing lots right during his first stint at Ibrox, not least winning the Scottish Premiership title in 2020/21. He is the only manager to have achieved that feat for the Gers since the 2010/11 season, showing what an achievement it was, so it is easy to see why some supporters would like the idea of him coming back.

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Matches

107

Wins

76

Draws

21

Defeats

10

Points

249

Points per game

2.33

That said, there may be others who are unhappy that Gerrard decided to leave Rangers for Aston Villa back in 2021, perhaps feeling that he only ever saw them as a stepping stone in his managerial career.

Not only that, but second spells in charge can often be less successful for managers, and a chunk of the fanbase may like the idea of seeing a fresh face in the dugout.

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It’s also worth stressing that Gerrard ultimately struggled at Villa, eventually being replaced by Unai Emery, who has taken them on to far better things, so the jury is still out on him a little, despite the good job he did at Rangers.

New Zealand A fought back strongly on the second day at Allan Border Field, firstly through Scott Kuggeleijn’s five-wicket haul and then with a solid display by their top order, led by Sean Solia, which enabled them to wipe off Australia A’s lead and close with an advantage of 75.It was an impressive day for the visitors after Australia A had started only six runs behind their first innings of 147. They chipped away at the middle order and Kuggelejin took out the bowlers, although the lower order provided handy runs.Related

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Facing a significant deficit of 116, New Zealand A started brightly through openers Solia and Henry Cooper. Cooper took 16 runs off Mark Steketee’s third over, including three consecutive boundaries, before edging behind off Jordan Buckingham as he added to his three opening-day wickets.Nick Kelly was very close to bagging a king pair as his first delivery zipped past the outside edge, but he and Solia, who earlier played his part with the ball claiming two wickets, then settled into a productive second-wicket stand of 77 either side of a rain delay which arrived during the tea interval.The Australia A quicks struggled for the control they showed in the first innings while Buckingham and Mitch Perry sent down 11 no-balls between them.Kelly was frustrated when he pulled to deep square-leg moments after New Zealand A moved into the lead – giving Buckingham his fifth wicket of the match – but captain Tom Bruce lifted the tempo with an aggressive display and Solia moved to a 93-ball fifty with his tenth boundary having been given a life on 43, a very tough chance to gully.Bruce was also dropped on 34, when Caleb Jewell could not quite haul in a difficult chance diving at square leg from a pull, but the New Zealand A captain did not shelve the stroke and continued to take on the short delivery.Australia A had resumed on 141 for 3 and Jewell looking to pick up from his fluent display on the first afternoon. He collected a brace of early boundaries but three figures proved elusive when Brett Randell got one through him from round the wicket.New Zealand A kept chipping away to keep the hosts within touching distance. Campbell Kellaway bottom-edged a loose drive against a very wide delivery, while both Joel Paris and Jimmy Peirson were sharply held in the slips.But the lower-order added useful runs with the last three wickets combining for 63. Perry slashed to slip off what became the final ball of the morning session before Steketee and Mitchell Swepson scored briskly after the break to take the lead over 100.A change to a short-ball attack by Kuggeleijn proved successful when Swepson miscued into the leg side and he completed his five-wicket haul when he ended Steketee’s valuable contribution.Meanwhile, Wes Agar has been withdrawn from the series due to lower back soreness. Buckingham will now travel to MacKay for the second four-day game having originally only been set to play the opening match.

Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters will be jumping for joy that they still have Matheus Cunha at their beloved club, considering the explosive Brazilian was linked with a mega-money move away in the winter transfer window.

Instead of seeking out pastures new at either Arsenal or Nottingham Forest, however, the ex-Atletico Madrid ace would pen a new contract at Molineux until 2029, with a release clause around the £60m mark now in play.

Signing Cunha for £43m back in January 2023 has definitely proven to be a wise investment, therefore, with the Old Gold powerhouse twisting and turning table-topping Liverpool for fun last time out.

Cunha's unbelievable Wolves form

Indeed, without Cunha’s constant magic, Vitor Pereira’s men would potentially be deep in relegation trouble.

Off the back of his curled strike hitting the back of Alisson’s net at Anfield, the sensational South American is up to a jaw-dropping 12 goals and four assists in league action from just 24 clashes this season, hence higher-up suitors rightly taking notice.

With the same amount of goals under his belt last campaign, on top of three more assists, it goes without saying that the 25-year-old will likely leave the Old Gold down the line for mega bucks, especially with that tempting release clause now in view.

Before any talk of a transfer away progresses, Cunha will hope his continued excellence sees his current side stay up in the top-flight, with the Premier League bottom three no doubt cursing Wolves for having such a dynamite player in their ranks.

But, in another reality, Pereira’s men could have been boosted in attack even more with the arrival of this superstar for just £21m in the summer of 2023, with the lethal marksman now worth even more than Cunha.

The "world class" striker now worth more than Cunha

The Old Gold would have been pleased to get Cunha in through the door in January of the same year, but there must still be a lingering regret in the air in the West Midlands all the same.

After all, Viktor Gyokeres – after building a reputation for being a feared goalscorer in the EFL at nearby Coventry City – would further show off his unerring class in front of goal at Sporting, leaving Wolves with a sense of what could have been if they’d pushed harder for his cut-price signature, having been among the clubs interested prior to his move to Portugal.

From 116 games donning the Sky Blue jersey of Coventry, the deadly Swede would fire home a reasonable 43 strikes. Now, in Portugal, Gyokeres has become even more of a ruthless beast, with a sublime 34 goals coming his way this season from 36 clashes.

That’s amazingly 21 more than Cunha has helped himself to in all competitions back in England, with Gyokeres even labelled now as “world class”, according to the BBC’s Noah Mcilroy, which has led to his transfer value skyrocketing whilst in Lisbon.

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Games played

86

Goals scored

77

Assists

23

Hat tricks

5x

Original fee

£20m

Release clause value

£84m

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As can be seen looking at the table above, off the back of his devastating form in the Portuguese capital, Gyokeres has a hefty £84m release clause value now next to his name, which may have deterred any bids coming Sporting’s way during the peak of the Swede’s goalscoring powers.

However, new reports have suggested that Gyokeres could leave Rui Borges’ titans for a lesser £63m, which is still a smidge more than Cunha’s touted available price of £60m.

It does look likely that Sporting’s electric number nine will move back to England at some point – with Manchester United and others circling from the Premier League – as Wolves’ bad fortune could be compounded even more if the Scandinavian bags a goal past the Old Gold in the top-flight very soon.

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Everton are one of a host of clubs who have been offered the chance to sign a speedy new attacking player in the January transfer window, according to a new update.

Everton seeking striker reinforcements

The Blues continue to be linked with new signings in the coming days, with Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi seen as a possible option. The 27-year-old has had to accept playing second fiddle to the impressive Chris Wood this season, making only two starts in the Premier League, so a move to another club midway through the campaign could appeal to him.

Rangers striker Hamza Igamane is another rumoured target for Everton, with the 22-year-old a young player with a huge amount of potential, scoring nine goals in only 13 Scottish Premiership starts this season. He also has four goals in as many starts in the Europa League, showing that he can cut it in one of Europe’s top competitions.

Sean Longstaff has also been backed to seal a move to the Blues before the end of the window, having fallen down the midfield pecking order at Newcastle United this season, following the excellent form of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton. The Englishman could be a shrewd addition at Goodison Park, providing David Moyes with extra legs in the middle of the park.

Everton offered chance to sign "flamboyant" ace

According to a new report from Calciomercato, Everton have been offered the opportunity to sign AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze, with the Serie A giants looking to generate funds for new signings by selling fringe players.

The Blues are far from the only club in the mix to snap up the 25-year-old, however, with Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Tottenham all mentioned as potential suitors.

Chukwueze is the type of player that Everton could badly do with right now, given the attacking quality he possesses, primarily cutting inside from the right-hand side. The Nigerian has been described as “flamboyant” by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, and he bagged 68 goal contributions (37 goals and 31 assists) in 207 appearances for Villarreal before his move to Milan.

The fact that Milan are seemingly so willing to sell Chukwueze is merely financial, rather than them not rating him, and Everton should be looking to swoop in and sign a player whose best years are still likely to be ahead of him.

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A five-goal and 38-cap Nigeria international, he could light up the right flank similarly to how Iliman Ndiaye has excelled on the left wing at times this season, making the Blues a more potent attacking force straight away.

When Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS purchased a 27.7% stake in Manchester United in February 2024 and took control of the club’s football operations, fans hoped it would mark the beginning of a new era – one that would finally steer the club away from the mismanagement of the Glazer years.

However, rather than a fresh start, United have only sunk deeper into crisis.

On the pitch, the team’s performances have deteriorated further. After spending £14.5m in compensation to sack Erik ten Hag and replace him with Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils subsequently slipped to their worst ever Premier League campaign in 2024/25.

Off the pitch, Old Trafford remains in a state of disrepair, while Ratcliffe has implemented a ruthless cost-cutting regime in an attempt to rescue the club from the financial mess left by the Glazers. Staff have been let go, departments have been streamlined and even basic amenities have reportedly been scaled back.

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While some would argue that these measures are necessary to stabilise the club, Ratcliffe’s hands-on approach has caused friction between INEOS and the club’s fans, who once believed his arrival would usher in a period of much-needed stability, but are now questioning whether his leadership is doing more harm than good.

Here, we list some of the worst things Ratcliffe has overseen at the club since joining, from brutal decisions to embarrassing faux pas.

1 Ordering mass redundancies

Since taking charge at United, Ratcliffe has cut the club’s workforce by almost a quarter.

In July of last year, approximately 250 members of staff were made redundant across all departments. At the time, reports suggested that Ratcliffe and his football operations team implemented mass redundancies to redirect the savings into the club’s transfer budget.

That was followed by an announcement that a further 150-200 people were to be made redundant in an effort to “return the club to profitability”.

“We have lost money for the past five consecutive years. This cannot continue. Our two main priorities as a club are delivering success on the pitch for our fans and improving our facilities. We cannot invest in these objectives if we are continuously losing money,” Omar Berrada, Manchester United’s CEO, said in a statement.

According to BBC Sport, United’s canteen staff are among those facing job losses, as the club plans to shut it down. In its place, the club will offer a free piece of fruit for employees as part of the cost-cutting measures.

More recently, the Daily Mail outlined that a new round of job cuts, potentially impacting a further 200 staff, is set to take place.

2 Ending Sir Alex Ferguson's contract

In October, Sir Alex Ferguson became the most high-profile casualty of Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting measures at Old Trafford when his lucrative contract as a global ambassador was terminated.

The legendary manager, who led United to 38 major trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, had been receiving a multi-million-pound salary from the club since his retirement in 2013.

Club sources claimed Ferguson accepted the decision amicably after a direct conversation with Ratcliffe, but United icon Eric Cantona was far less diplomatic, calling the move “scandalous”.

“Sir Alex Ferguson should be able to do anything he wants at the club until the day he dies,” wrote the Frenchman on Instagram. “Such a lack of respect.”

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Even those still employed at United have felt the impact of Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting measures.

According to a Daily Mail exclusive from last August, funding for various matchday services was significantly reduced. Agency staff, who were previously provided with lunch, were instead told to eat leftovers from the food supplied to corporate guests.

Some workers even claimed they were forced to eat near toilets. “They’ve set up a dining table next to four toilet cubicles,” one said. “You come out of the cubicle, and someone is sitting right in front of you, eating.”

Additionally, matchday programme distribution was scaled back, with corporate suites receiving only five programmes per box – despite each suite accommodating 10 fans. United defended the decision, stating it was made to reduce waste.

4 Cancelling the staff Christmas party

If there’s one surefire way to lose the goodwill of your staff, it’s by cancelling their annual Christmas party – and that’s exactly what Ratcliffe did last year.

According to The Athletic, the decision was part of a broader crackdown on what Ratcliffe considered unnecessary staff expenses. Other cost-cutting measures included revoking club credit cards from senior executives and scrapping free staff travel to May’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.

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ByRoss Kilvington Feb 20, 2025 5 Cutting charity funding for ex-players

According to reports in December, Ratcliffe made the controversial decision to halt Manchester United’s annual £40,000 donation to a charity supporting former players.

The Association of Former Manchester United Players, established in 1985, provides financial assistance to ex-players who didn’t benefit from the lucrative salaries of the modern game. Among the 300 former footballers it supports are club legends like Bryan Robson and Denis Irwin.

Jim Elms, an 84-year-old trustee who played for United’s youth and reserve teams between 1957 and 1960, called the decision “ridiculous”.

“We sent a letter to say we hadn’t been paid. Nobody informed us, so we had to send another letter. That’s when we started hearing rumours that it was the end for us.”

6 Snubbing the women's team

Ratcliffe appears to be highly focused on every financial detail at Old Trafford, but when it comes to Manchester United’s women’s team, he seems largely out of touch.

According to The Telegraph, during a tour of the women’s training facilities shortly after completing his takeover, Ratcliffe failed to recognise Katie Zelem, the club’s then-captain, despite her being with United since the age of eight. When he asked her what her role was, Zelem had to explain that she was the team’s skipper. Zelem has since left the club.

Ratcliffe’s lack of engagement with the women’s team was further highlighted in May, when he came under criticism for opting to watch the men’s Premier League clash against Arsenal rather than attending the women’s FA Cup final, where United triumphed 4-0 over Tottenham.

This is in stark contrast to when he raced over to Wembley for the men’s semi-final win over Coventry City in April moments after completing the London Marathon.

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