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Ratcliffe Aims for Manchester United to Win Premier League by 2028
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains steadfast in his ambition for the club to secure a Premier League title by 2028, aligning with the club’s 150th anniversary.
Despite challenges such as financial constraints and on-field struggles, Ratcliffe believes this goal is attainable. He remarked, “I don’t think it’s mission impossible. I think it’s good to have goals and objectives.”
Ratcliffe acknowledges that the path to success requires time and strategic planning, drawing parallels to clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool, which underwent periods of restructuring before returning to winning ways.
He stated, “If you look at Arsenal, if you look at Liverpool, if you look at the period of time it took them to get the house in order and get back to winning ways, that’s probably slightly on the short end of the spectrum. But it’s not impossible.”
The club has launched “Project 150,” an initiative aimed at revitalizing Manchester United’s competitive edge by the 2028 milestone.
Chief Executive Omar Berrada emphasized the importance of setting clear objectives, saying, “You have to set an objective right? So you focus everybody’s minds on where you’re trying to get to and it can’t just be open-ended.”
While the journey ahead is challenging, Ratcliffe remains optimistic about Manchester United’s future.
Saudi club Al-Hilal has given Victor Osimhen a deadline this Friday to decide on their transfer offer. The Blue Waves are ready to activate the €75 million release clause in Osimhen’s contract, while also offering the Nigerian striker a lucrative deal worth €30 million per season.
Transfer expert Ben Jacobs reports that Al-Hilal remains hopeful Osimhen will say yes. This isn’t their first try to sign him—Al-Hilal first showed interest back in January 2023. Last summer, Osimhen agreed to join another Saudi team, Al-Ahli, but Napoli pushed for a higher fee, delaying the move.
France head coach Didier Deschamps has thrown his full support behind Ousmane Dembélé as a top contender for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Speaking ahead of their UEFA Nations League semi-final clash with Spain—a team featuring another strong candidate, Lamine Yamal—Deschamps praised Dembélé’s incredible season.
Just days ago, Dembélé helped Paris Saint-Germain lift the Champions League trophy and was crowned Player of the Season. The win capped off a historic campaign for PSG, who also clinched the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France to complete a remarkable Treble.
Deschamps said, “The Nations League and even the Club World Cup could still shape opinions, but if I had to pick right now, it’s Ousmane—no doubt. Ask the Spanish, they’ll likely back their own, but for me, with the season he’s had, Ousmane deserves it.”
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has backed midfielder Vitinha to win the Ballon d’Or after a standout season with Paris Saint-Germain. Vitinha played a key role in PSG’s incredible treble-winning campaign, helping them secure the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, and a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
Speaking after Portugal’s 2-1 win over Germany in the UEFA Nations League, Martinez praised the midfielder’s impact. “Vitinha has been vital to PSG’s success this season,” he said. “He’s been at the heart of everything they’ve achieved. He deserves the Ballon d’Or.” Despite Martinez’s strong support for Vitinha, many see his PSG teammate Ousmane Dembele as the current frontrunner for the award.
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