In addition to the impending overhaul of Manchester United's shareholding in Ratcliffe, the clubs are also facing big trouble because the 'La Jugue' British Rex Group owns Ligue 1 side Nice. If United and Nice qualify for the same European competitions, UEFA rules state that two teams of the same class owner are not allowed to participate in the same competitions. If Nice is ranked high, United will be kicked out of the competition.
According to major media reports, the European Football Association (EFA) recently announced updated rules that allow two teams to play in different European competitions under the same class owner, but the ban on playing in the same competition remains in place to avoid mutual advantage and match-fixing.
Currently, Nice is fifth in Ligue 1 and Manchester United is sixth in the Premier League. If both teams remain in the final standings and qualify for European supremacy, the higher-ranked Nice will be given priority and United will be relegated to the Europa League, according to the rules. However, if both teams qualify for the European Association League and Nice is ranked higher, Nice will play and United will be kicked out of the competition.
