Man Utd could be barred from competing in Europa League even after FA Cup win

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Manchester United could be barred from competing in the Europa League despite winning the FA Cup.

United were set to go without European football next season after finishing eighth in the 2023-24 Premier League table.

That all changed when Erik ten Hag’s side pulled off a surprise 2-1 win against Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday and with it secure a place in the 2024-25 Europa League.

However, a technicality could prevent the Red Devils from playing in European football’s secondary competition.

UEFA has strict rules regarding multi-club ownership, something that could be a problem for United.

The Old Trafford side are backed by INEOS – owned by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe – which also owns French club OGC Nice.

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