Man Utd eliminated from next season’s Europa League

The fate of Man Utd regarding participation in the Europa League has been decided as UEFA announced its ruling on multi-club ownership.

The 2023/24 season concluded with “sibling clubs” like Man Utd and Nice both qualifying for the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 based on their achievements. However, UEFA regulations prohibit a single entity from owning multiple clubs in the same competition, raising questions about their eligibility.

Recently, Goal updated that UEFA is said to have allowed both Manchester United and Nice to compete in European competitions like their “sibling clubs” did this season.

According to The Times, UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) issued a ruling today, with specific and transparent conditions.

UEFA’s current regulations do not allow a single ownership to control two clubs in the same competition. Sir Jim Ratcliffe owns Nice, which qualified for next season’s Europa League (5th in Ligue 1), as well as Manchester United, in which he holds shares (FA Cup winners).

Both MU and Man City are allowed to participate in European competitions next season with their “sibling clubs.” The Times confirms that UEFA will permit both Manchester clubs to compete alongside their “sibling clubs” in Europe next season, provided Nice and Girona operate under trust.

However, this is not expected to be a long-term solution as the 2024/25 season is considered a transitional season with the tournament’s new format.