Manchester United 'told by UEFA' whether they will be allowed to play in Europe next season

There had been concerns over Man United's involvement in Europe during the 2024-25 campaign due to UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has just become a minority shareholder of the Red Devils, owning Nice via his INEOS group.

According to the Daily Mail, the 20-time English champions have been told by UEFA that they will be able to take part in next season's Europa League even if Nice qualify for the same competition.

The report claims that Man United would not be excluded from the same tournament as Nice providing that certain conditions are met.

Erik ten Hag's side would allegedly have until June 3 to show that 'they do not share any joint management of administrative functions' with Nice, which is unlikely to be too much of an issue, as Ratcliffe has only just become a minority shareholder of the English giants.

Man United are currently sixth in the Premier League table, which may see them qualify for the 2024-25 Europa League, while Nice occupy fifth in the Ligue 1 table, which would also see them qualify for the group stage of next season's Europa League.

Last month, Ratcliffe insisted that there would be no problem with Man United and Nice competing in the same competition next season.

«No, there are no circumstances upon which an ownership of Nice would prevent Manchester United from playing in the Champions League. I'll be crystal clear on that,» the Manchester Evening News quotes him as saying.

«It says you have to change the ownership structure, you know. So it's all about influence and positions on the board