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1. So dumb question.

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 09:29 PM

Feb 12

Are English soccer clubs franchised the way American sports teams are and can Ratcliffe be stripped of ownership?

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Seems that Manchester United's Jim Ratcliffe is in a spot of bother. [View all] DJ Synikus Makisimus Feb 12 OP

So dumb question. RandySF Feb 12 #1

From what I can determine, DJ Synikus Makisimus Feb 12 #3

punish the team and players for the views of the owner? nt msongs Feb 12 #2

Just evil wishful thinking. DJ Synikus Makisimus Feb 12 #4