UEFA's multi-club ownership rules - explained
There are many different ways in which football could be perceived as heading in the wrong direction, and one of them is multi-club ownership. It's an issue that has been thrust back into the limelight as Manchester United will soon be 25% owned by the same company that owns OGC Nice and Lausanne Sport and a partner of Racing Club Abidjan. It would not be the first time a big club in Europe has found itself under the same ownership or investment as other teams around the world. Naturally, when it comes to continental tournaments, this creates a major issue for governing bodies like UEFA. Here's a look at what UEFA's multi-club owner ship rules are right now and how they can affect clubs like Man Utd. What are UEFA's multi-club ownership rules? Sir Jim Ratcliffe is involved in a number of sports / VALERY HACHE/GettyImages UEFA's multi-club ownership rules can make for slightly confusing reading for those not used to the jargon. There are many different ways in whic...