Following Manchester United's victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, securing their spot in Europe next season, the implications for other teams have stirred up a discussion.

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Following Manchester United's victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, securing their spot in Europe next season, the implicat...

The Red Devils' triumph relegates Chelsea to the Conference League and knocks Newcastle out of European competition altogether.

Manchester United, despite finishing eighth in the Premier League, needed to win the FA Cup final on May 25th to secure a European berth for the next campaign.

However, reports suggest that there is uncertainty surrounding United's participation in the Europa League due to the club's ownership situation.

Manchester United and majority owner of Nice, faces a potential conflict of interest as Nice secured a Europa League spot by finishing fifth in Ligue 1.

This has prompted discussions with UEFA to address the ownership dilemma.

UEFA to seek a resolution to the complex issue, considering Ratcliffe's intentions to increase his stake in the club.

The looming decision from UEFA could see Manchester United either dropping to the Conference League or retaining their Europa League spot, depending on how the situation unfolds.

Nevertheless, historical precedents suggest that clubs under the same ownership have been permitted to participate in the same competition, as seen with Manchester City and Girona in the Champions League.

Drawing parallels with other instances like RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig, as well as AC Milan and Toulouse, owned by RedBird, sheds light on the complexities of multi-ownership in European football.

Despite the uncertain landscape, Chelsea is bracing for their Conference League campaign through the play-offs in August, amid ongoing challenges with Profit and Sustainability Rules in Europe, which pose a significant hurdle for the Blues compared to the Premier League regulations.