Sir Jim Ratcliffe has cut losses across their sporting empire as he looks to put his full focus on Manchester United

Sir Jim Ratcliffe made a shocking blunder in front of Katie Zelem when she was captain of Manchester United Women, according to reports. The British billionaire has faced criticism for a perceived lack of interest in women’s football since he become part-owner of United 12 months ago.

An embarrassing moment for Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, in which he asked then-captain Katie Zelem “what she did at the club”, underscores Ineos’ continued bleak attitude to

Ratcliffe completed his minority purchase of United last February after a long and drawn out takeover race with Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani. In his first year in charge, Ratcliffe and Ineos have steadily become more unpopular with their cost-cutting measures and hiked ticket prices upsetting those close to the club.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe asked Man Utd women's captain Katie Zelem what she does when he first met her after investing in the club.