The owner of petrochemicals giant INEOS, and a number of sports teams, will also take charge of United’s soccer operations. MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Fans of Manchester United know 2024 will be anything but boring as the club tries once again to end a period of on-field decline that has lasted 10 years for the record 20-time English league champions.īritish billionaire Jim Ratcliffe agreed Sunday - Christmas Eve - to buy a minority stake in United. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.