"Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Man United to RIVAL Real Madrid"

Join Tony O'Neill & Kieron O'Neill for today's latest Manchester United news & Man Utd chat. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has spoken to Bloomberg business and gone into detail surrounding his co-ownership of Manchester United. Ratcliffe has discussed the Man Utd project, the UEFA ruling & Erik ten Hag as Man United manager plus lots more that we will cover in today's video.
Ratcliffe interview w/ Bloomberg
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Video Chapters
00:00 introduction
00:15 Sir Jim Ratcliffe Interview Opinion
01:10 Sir Jim Ratcliffe Man Utd & Real Madrid
04:20 Jean-Clear Todibo & UEFA
05:07 Ratcliffe & Erik ten Hag
06:31 Sir Jim Ratcliffe & OGC Nice
11:00 Kylian Mbappe & Man United Transfers
12:45 Sir Jim Ratcliffe & Premier League
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[@stevesteve5785]

Youve totally misunderstood his point on real madrid. If you properly listened to what he said, he explain they have spent 200m, and now have multiple players worth 100m+. Wheras we have spent over 1billion, and have a loss. So that does not suggest he wants more money does it?? It suggests the exact opposite and he shows that having good managers is the reason for that.

[@Keith_Lard]

That's how I read it

[@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb]

Real Madrid are the only serious team in Europe now. City are cheating twats, Bayern Munich have Dier at CB ffs, and the other English teams are only interested in money and profits.

[@markennis]

This clown really has no relevance with his comments. It baffles me how he has watched the same interview as most of us and come up with complete such nonsense

[@puddingpan]

No no Tony mi ol' mate. I don't he's thinking about a super league. Just to w

[@reginaldoklah6845]

My thoughts. Dude misinterpreted Jim Ratcliffe wrongly

[@showlett33]

I'm glad Sir Jim has a realistic time frame and has said that it will take 3 summer windows to build a balanced squad without signing the likes of Mbappe, hopefully that will cool the expectations of the "I want it now or im gonna scream till im sick" members of the fan base

[@davidcorban2763]

Jesus Tony, awful waffle from ya today, he wants to be like Madrid on the pitch, not off it in a super league, u do know that all clubs have signed up to never ever leaving the Premier league so stop spouting waffle

[@AntEloftheHouseofEl]

I think you have read FAR too much into Jimmy's comment regarding Real Madrid. I think what he meant was he wants to follow Real Madrid in terms of their SUCCESS! And I am all for THAT!

[@tonyqwabe5873]

That's what I heard too,

[@AntEloftheHouseofEl]

@tonyqwabe5873 thank God it wasn't just me! I thought I'd misses something.

[@HappyCodingZX]

When he spoke about the Super league, dismissed it and clearly said that it makes no sense to dilute the Premier league brand. He used Madrird as an exampe of a team that are a worldwide brand that have spent well, brought in young players, and won their league and Champions league whilst managing to build a new stadium - all of which he wants. Yes, they want a Super league, but that is because la Liga is not nearly as strong a brand as the Premiership. To me it was clear he thought the Premier league was fundamental, not the Supeer League.

[@reginaldoklah6845]

Tony misunderstood Jim

[@TheIrulex]

That was a leap Tony. He mentioned Real Madrid and now he wants a Super League and games in the Middle East.

[@markennis]

I’m pretty sure in the interview when asked about a super league sir Jim said no?

[@Traveltheworld1818.]

United have spent more money on players over past 10 to 11 years..than Madrid and even PSG, man city, Chelsea name them ALL ..but the money was wasted by Ed Woodward and his football amateurs

[@Ayah_Mia]

Talk is cheap!! Real Madrid will never ever allow rumours such as considering rubbish pie-faced SOUTHGATE circles around their club let alone to consider him as their manager. Just for United to be linked with rubbish Southgate as the new United manager under Ineos is an absolute DISGRACE!!! Even just an idea to have Southgate is absolutely disgusting ffs!!

[@Djsonley]

Hows it unrealistic? Umited is every bit as big as Madrid when we win titles. We've been rubbish for years now. Madrid went 35 years without a European Cup too. United has every advantage to be just as big as Madrid. We have always since the 60's been the most famous club alongside them. Theres zero reason for us to look starry eyed at them. We've just had bad management at parts in our history. Madrid's onwers have always just bought whatever needed so respect for that.

[@stevenpowell8351]

If he wants to take United to a super league like Real are pushing for he can just sod of now , regulation is vital in football or it wont be sustainable , the football pyramid will collapse in a few years if there is a free for all . Some of the stuff Ineos are doing gives us hope but some of it is just petty and going after easy targets that have worked in the club for years doesn`t feel right , Nice cannot be a feeder club for us , we tried it at Royal Antwerp and it didn`t work it wont work now.

[@rael1999]

Think he's on about the culture in the club and the attitude of certain players. Discipline and respect need bringing back into the lub and the dressing room. Hopefully Jim and co will supportTen Hag and hjelp him tighten things up. Mainoo's recent interview showed to me that the young lads coming through have the right attitude we need. Not like the likes of Pogba, Sancho, Lingard, Rashford etc that certainly haven't acted respectfully and professionally as far as the image of the club is concerned and setting a good example to the young players coming through.

[@chandrachurmukherjee4631]

Sir Jim Ratcliffe should have shared the same information and asked what went wrong first with his co-owner who has been at the helm for long time!!

[@bez7481]

The only issue I have lads is that every business he’s involved are not best in class : Formula 1 Cycling Yachting Football France I just hope he can get us back to winning trophies, my opinion I have no interest in the super league it will ruin grass roots football, great channel as ever lads….🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lefthandlee]

Yes but he's got the foundations with this club, which was the biggest in world an with the rigjt people in it can be again.

[@JustMyOpinion007]

5 managers in 5 years with Nice. He's a chemical expert not a Football expert. He's not interested in best in class because best in class costs money

[@lefthandlee]

@JustMyOpinion007 he's appointed the best in class ye bellend, go to sleep softlad the sun's gone to your head ye gimp

[@markennis]

@@JustMyOpinion007 but he’s not making the decisions at United…. He said that he wasn’t a football person in the interview that why he has created position for the 3 kings😬

[@richardchorley9759]

He's most certainly a man who has attempted to flout rules and reguiations throughout his business career....And if his ''business'' perspectives would revolve around United following the likes of Madrid into a Super League, is that what most Reds really want to see? As for regulations overall, taking the City thing into account, if Ratcliffe had his way, they would not be brought to account at all, thats the truth and a real inteviewer not trying to pander to thim, would have demanded clarification on all of that...He's evading huge questions by only giving interviews with business channels which will fawn over him.

[@directorme6669]

When the super league proposal came around for the first time, I opposed it. My stance has changed. I'm open to it

[@mydamnedunited8429]

SJR actually stood against the Super League, said the government should step in if necessary. So currently this argument isn't valid, of course time will tell but his "putting Manchester back IN Manchester United" statement and leaving a local legacy wouldn't exactly work if he took Manchester United OUT of Manchester now would it. The Middle Eastern owners are all about taking crown jewels from other countries and taking them to their home turf. Just like the Saudis took the Spanish Cup final to Saudi. So if the ownership had gone to the Middle East/Qatar, I'd be far more concerned about such a development.

[@stevesteve5785]

​@@directorme6669if youre from england you will never approve it, other countires wont be as bithered

[@directorme6669]

@@stevesteve5785 thank God I'm not from England. I have never even heard any solid reason from any English person why the idea of super league is so evil other than the nonsense around the line of "You're taking the game away from the fans." 😂

[@jgmediting7770]

@@directorme6669 Doff that cap to your owners and do one

[@JungleUTFR]

He knows what he is saying, doing and planning ! A guy like him is always going to aim high I personally welcome his foresight and we should all be hopefully he will make it happen

[@Cas_CH]

Can’t they just terminate Tobido’s contract by mutual consent then just buy him as a free agent?Loan them a couple of players as a sweetener?

[@ALong-fo5so]

Yep Thats what City did

[@markennis]

Sell him to our Swiss club owned by sir Jim and then loan him to United for a season… with a buy clause at the end of the loan

[@stephaniegriffith6551]

SJR is an astute business man answers questions but doesn’t if you know what I mean - we are competing with Loophole Lawyer Up Clubs like Chelsea & City so need to box clever - big up lads good discussion 👍

[@directorme6669]

We should stop wasting time and move on from Todibo if it's clear we can't sign him. We need to replace Varane, it's not negotiable! Man City are cheats but they can beat the system because their owners no matter what you think of them are ambitious and plan ahead of time

[@mydamnedunited8429]

We could still potentially sign Todibo, IF we don't mind rubbing UEFA up the wrong way. Nice could sell Todibo to Lausanne, then Lausanne could immediately loan him to United. City buy players with lower league affiliates then "loan" them to their higher level sides to avoid this. Ineos haven't had the time to make these adjustments yet, they're intending to build such a network but it will take time.

[@yassinhani1600]

He’s spoken well hopefully we get our signings in and out asap

[@mufccharliemufcglazersout]

Afternoon lads 🙌🏽🇾🇪🇾🇪🇾🇪🇾🇪🙌🏽

[@martinlewis967]

He said be where Madrid is , does this mean the new old Trafford is being built in Spain

[@crisseven1764]

I don’t think SJ meant business or super league at all. He actually said no to it in the same interview

[@garethdeere4822]

Gone from the owners saying nothing to Jim talking constantly. Actions speak louder than words.sort the squad out .

[@richardchorley9759]

For god's sake...If he had his way as regrds ''A free market'', why is it so hard for so many to grasp that this would mean clubs like City would never even face the charges as they do presently, let alone be held accountable....People need to watch his interview and get a grip on reality.

[@lozelvidge8002]

No disrespect 2 real Madrid but we're Manchester United we do wot we want

[@davidgreenwood5241]

Nice to see ambition

[@gart9680]

Man Utd won't return to past glory until there is a stable ownership structure that puts money in & takes nothing out. End of.

[@jgmediting7770]

The premier league is an organisation that represents the interests of premier league club owners. Some of them object to the democratic rules amongst 20 owners and want to concentrate wealth and power even more.

[@aztecs8879]

I wouldn't get too excited over the transfer window - Ratcliffe has said today in an interview that he thinks we have room for 1 signing this summer with 35 million to spend on the BBC - QUOTE - United believe they have enough room within their profit and sustainability submissions to make one signing before the 30 June reporting date if required, although they are in advanced talks with a number of clubs that could result in the exit of Mason Greenwood, who the club have resolved to sell.

[@paulgrigffiths4972]

Do you really think he's going to say we've got loads to spend,he really isn't that stupid.

[@jgmediting7770]

And in your own quote it says before the end of June, not the whole transfer window. End of June is the end of the yearly accounting window.

[@paulwatters12]

According to Binnon over the academy, he expects 4/5 to go through to the senior squad

[@darrenenright1728]

Fingers crossed 🤞 they looked potentially good enough & I think with ETH they'll get opportunities?

[@playedout148]

Big ask.

[@olafurkristjansson9416]

I think this is going to go from bad to worse

[@reginaldoklah6845]

Jees i watched the whole bloomberg interview. I think Tony has misinterpreted what Jim Ratcliffe is saying. He his reading too much into his comments. Jim Ratcliffe was very clear on his comparisons with Real Madrid. Why is Tony talking about Super League!!! Jim like any other is also concerned about the Premier League rules suggesting they are too harsh. Again Tony is reading badly into it I thought Jim Ratcliffe interview was spot on. He said the things fans have been saying for years. I'm surprised Tony is seeing it in a negative way

[@terryolekszy9486]

He spoke very integiantly we have wasted millions on transfers and wages,I dont think we will under sir Jim he knows it’s going to take at least two years to get to a competitive level, hope to hear about a new stadium soon next to old Trafford

[@MrRossitron]

He did say build a balanced squad, then, one or two star players to complete. But first build a stable squad.

[@MrRRSODL]

Whoever is watching this video Must watch the interview with Rutcliffe. The guy on this video, I don't know what's smoking really. He went on a tangent that maybe is nothing to do what Rutcliffe is thinking.... Pure speculation this guy adds. Maybe he is right but at the moment is simply a lot of speculations.

[@richardchorley9759]

I watched it and its crystal clear to me that if he had hs way as a ''free marketeer'', City would never be held accountable....It's ludicrous to suggest football and oners like theirs do not need regulation.

[@Michaelkaydee]

To be fair, he's the chairman... not supposed to be fussed with nitty gritty issues... that job will be for Berrada and Ashworth when they come in.

[@vierdo]

Well when he says "The coach isn't the central issue". The reading in between the lines. He is actually saying we have to get ridd of some deadwood players.

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️👍👍

[@danielgill2311]

Man United cant even rival man city you got no chance of real madrid

[@mufccharliemufcglazersout]

Nothing much will happen this summer a few ins and a few outs sir Jim words

[@JustMyOpinion007]

I haven't watched the interview. I count on u fellas disecting all the social media /news and bringing me the most important topics

[@markennis]

You should watch it and be informed yourself…. What was spoken on this channel has absolutely no reflection of what was actually said

[@JustMyOpinion007]

@markennis i don't need to be informed. I have the exact same opinion as Tony. Tony hasn't said this and this is my own opinion. They are not fans of Manchester United they are just business men. They will try to make money by going Saudi Arabia or whatever other tournaments may be in the future for the money. They have seen an opportunity to make money, they aren't bothered if we win trophies. Thry care when we don't make top 4 because we lose money but they aren't bothered if we finish 4th or finish 1st.

[@NathanHarwood-xm9fg]

Jim doesn’t own 2 clubs in the CL , glazers own utd !!!!!!

[@59jalex]

Maybe he's against regulators because of how it's blocking the Todibo move?

[@paulseton3460]

we don't need nice fc kids. we got super talented kids at united. bring them through

[@yeahyou3922]

Who are you to decide what Sir Jim does with NICE fc? And why an earth should united fans be concerned about him not wanting Nice to be a UCL team (which you don’t know) Nice has never ever been a champions league club furthermore ever single team in the French league by PSG are literally a feeder club. If he’s intentions are to make nice a feeder club for united it’s a brilliant idea and will not affect the club in any shape of way

[@yelladean2598]

Not sure why he even cares what the state of the French league would mean

[@NathanHarwood-xm9fg]

Same as utd, glazers and Jim don’t want to pay for us to compete, just qualify, that’s where the money is

[@makoskos100]

How come he couldn't let Niece FC rival PSG

[@kishennandha9127]

Sir jim is like man u jimmy savile he try fix for you but leave you damage

[@Daynasat]

He wants us to be like real Madrid and staying on their coat tails?does that mean he wants us in a superleage eventually with them cos that's where its heading my friends

[@mesoanarchy]

Nice as a feeder team… maybe. But that “feeder team” is playing in the Champion’s League next season. Pretty good feeder team, yeah?

[@Cas_CH]

Exactly,if you put your best promising players at Nice for experience,surely if they are that good Nice will be playing in the same competitions?

[@paddythedevil]

I think your over thinking things, Tony. i think he means how Madrid is playing on the pitch

[@tenfour2215]

It would be half plausible if The Rat was shouting the odds sitting in front of a cabinet full of trophies. At this moment in time the Glazer trophy count is over and above the Ratcliffe trophy count. The Ten Hag trophy count is over and above the Ratcliffe trophy count. Please prove me wrong going forward.

[@Yorkshire7]

He is aiming high and what’s wrong with that? We are one of the top three biggest clubs in the world so it’s not surprising he wants us to try and get to the level of Madrid. I don’t understand why you’re not giving the man some credit for at least wanting us to reach a higher level. After 17 years of those wretched owners it’s going to take some time to restore our place at the top we need to be a little patient.

[@georgevukelic996]

Hi guys I thought he was selling nice

[@btomlinson21]

Gonna take more than 2-3 windows to be honest 😂

[@jamesd853]

Lads so he wants to be like City no rules .. do there own thing .. we can't agree man utd can do it but City can't 😮

[@pleopod]

I will be happier when we are hearing JR’s name a lot less.

[@redordead4491]

The next Real Madrid?? Behave 😌

[@michaelgreen5857]

We have the revenue to do it,it's possible

[@juicysmooyay4076]

Completely wrong take on Real Madrid and the Super League. That is not what Jim Racliffe was implying.

[@Daz-0161]

Why would he want Neice to be a feeder club to united ? He owns them outright & only has 25% of united, I think he means neice could take some of our academy lads on loan if anything

[@matthewsutherland4773]

But the phone don't ring and the birds don't sing in her tree ........

[@ThurstonJones-ep2fn]

just drifted off listening to 'other' Manchester United platforms - Thank Cantona for you guys, for Webby and O'Neils👏- consistently good, insightful and a grown up show.

[@WebbyONeill]

Thanks for listening

[@61tomtomtom]

Yes Chelsea did it and took them to Holland . To Vitesse. WHO isn’t getting a license now and are broken . You can’t trust that Ratcliff guy.

[@ricknick74]

Sounds like a rat 🐀 if your right Tony

[@mufccharliemufcglazersout]

Mainoo will be a £100m pound player

[@asifiqballyricist]

I like Sir Jim's clarity of context and intention. He has not deliberately addressed the how part of it barring few indications, but I am pretty clear of the consistent 'bad managment' instead of 'proactive management' to take our club's winning culture into a much higher level being completely absent (fans were crying for it since 2013). The football organization did not have a consistent winning strategy in action based on ever changing external realities as well as certain principles or values. A true performance based cultural reset is long due. And like any top organization, this will take a 3 to 5 years time. In fact, the brand value of Man Utd has been eroding due to lack of reinforcement of enduring brand assets based on a proper and regular brand health assesment. Shareholders, Players, Staffs, Fans, other Stakeholders like media, regulators, footballing authorities, Financial Institutions, Government and Sponsors have to be reviewed carefully to bring right alignment to craft success. I expected Ineos to come prepared but to my utter surprise saw them reactive so far. For instance, its been almost two quarters but the process of 'bringing right people on the bus and wrong people off the bus' is not complete. We have not heard a clear communication from the high ups regarding the change management process, key deliverables, milestones and responsibilities yet. These are the pre requisite for fan alignment and organizational success. Other clubs are in a better situation and ahead of us both locally and globally. Still there is evidence of transactional, adhoc management than an integrated performance improvement plan (PIP). Its a gigantic task and we expect Ineos to do it with excellence and keep all stakeholders onboard

[@Ayah_Mia]

You should write a book. Absolute clown

[@JustMyOpinion007]

Jim's got involved because he sees an opportunity to make money not because he's a fan.

[@DelBoy82]

No doubt he’s a successful guy however more action less talk. The Ten Hag saga doesn’t fill me with much confidence.

[@jet125]

No to super league

[@darrenenright1728]

Isnt Real (royal) Madrid backed by their royalty??? Remember its a bit easier to attract players to the sunshine of Madrid, than the dreary Manchester climate??🤷‍♂️

[@cryptorocketeer]

Real Madrid not Rail Madrid ffs 😆

[@jet125]

Ineos out

[@JustMyOpinion007]

Agree with every word you said Tony.

[@kingarthur8646]

The man is just a business vulture. He said the same about nice overthrowing PSG when he took over. Since then,Nice has not won a single trophy under INEOS, and they rarely qualify for the champions league. Radcliffe is no Messiah

[@danfenton89]

Well not beening funny but he first wanted Chelsea but didn't get them but still has a season ticket says it all , we are all united fans we want the best for are club but the dirty rat glaziers have let it rot and the stadium and training ground never put money in just took out, ineos jim are now the glaziers puppets as we all no the dirty glaziers are the bosses so whatever jim says he has to get the full permission from them , difference between us and real Madrid is they have owerns who care b there club there stadium is 5 star and there training ground is 5 star so jim to say let's be like real Madrid it's a big comment

[@davidmills7695]

He's on the weed😂😂😂

[@irisheyes6781]

It's only fair that Ratcliffe sells niece and invest the money into utd

[@makoskos100]

This guy is talking Boobo

[@kalista37]

What a load of bullshit! I watched that interview he insinuated nothing of the sort! He literally said we want to be where teams like Real Madrid are but it will take time. He spoke about the HISTORY financial books comparing the two. What the hell is this narrative about why are channels like this trying to split and divide the fan base? It's actually pathetic!

[@JustMyOpinion007]

I think you'll find it's actually the best fan channel there is

[@kalista37]

@JustMyOpinion007 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Alright fella, u crack on loooool

[@richyclubsport5155]

Ineos is best thing that's happened to MUFC in my 67 years supporting them

[@summan41man]

Bigger than Fergie arriving?

[@jgmediting7770]

Spoken like a true serf.

[@davidsaunders8035]

Are you sure you are a United supporter

[@anthonystubbs1797]

What utter rubbish,keeping ETH is all the evidence I need about him

[@neilrobinson02]

Who would you have then?

[@allanfarran364]

We’ll go and support someone else xx

[@jgmediting7770]

Well done on failing the intelligence and emotional maturity test.

[@anthonystubbs1797]

@jgmediting7770 OK all powerful one

[@markennis]

I’m sorry, but the opinions of this man are so off the mark! I’ve watched the same interview definitely the worst fan channel on the internet

[@kylelacey8036]

Wĥy has sir jim challenged uefa

[@DJSupaflyguy]

Also Jim will not be drawn on transfers from nice because shares may drop sooner than needed.🫡

[@DJSupaflyguy]

A good thing for nice is they will get all young talent and then later in careers they may go back so win win.🫡👍