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New Man United owner Ratcliffe wants struggling Red Devils back at the top of English and European football

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New Manchester United co-owner British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe.[X,Courtesy]

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has finally got his hands on Manchester United after securing a stake of up to 25% in the Premier League club.

Ratcliffe's interest in sports - and soccer in particular - is long-standing. The 71-year-old owner of petrochemicals giant has been a United fan since childhood, and supporters will like his stated ambitions.

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