Manchester United ‘tuvo que’ retirarse de la FA Cup y el gobierno del Reino Unido llevó la culpa
After Manchester United’s investment, Ratcliffe has been working hard to improve the club’s image. The FA Cup remains Erik ten Hag’s last chance to win a trophy this season as United prepares for their fourth-round match against League Two’s Newport County. In 1999, the club considered pulling out of the competition to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite controversies, United withdrew from the FA Cup to focus on the 1999/2000 season.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson and chief executive Martin Edwards justified this decision, claiming it was necessary to support England’s bid to host the 2006 World Cup. However, many United fans were disappointed with this choice. Ferguson, Edwards, and The FA’s interim executive director, David Davies, defended their decision, emphasizing the importance of supporting the World Cup bid. Despite the backlash, the club stood by their controversial move.
