British billionaire and Olympic sailing legend were united by America’s Cup dream but are now fighting over control of the GB team

As Ben Ainslie acknowledged in an interview last October, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has “got plenty going on right now”. And as the pair edge closer to a shock split for reasons which are as yet undisclosed,

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s America’s Cup backing of four-time Olympic gold medallist sailor Ben Ainslie is on the brink of collapse. Ratcliffe funded two attempts at winning the America’s Cup, with Ainslie’s team most recently losing the final series of the 2024 edition to New Zealand in October.

The Manchester United captain struck in the final moments after another ponderous performance from Ruben Amorim’s side

Son Heung-min keeps Tottenham on right track, Ben Ainslie leaves his America's Cup team and cursing gets very expensive for F1 drivers The importance of any competition is generally relative to the position of the team or individual at the time it is being played.

Has there ever been a transfer window quite like Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s? By Saturday morning he may be able to say that in the space of 10 days he has got rid of the Spanish-Argentine boyband-style prodigy Alejandro Garnacho and the officers’ mess archetype,

Plus: RB Leipzig have told Arsenal they have no intention of selling Benjamin Sesko this month; Kyle Walker wont be able to play for new side AC Milan until next month; Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelr

RUBEN Rodrigues is ready to go for Oxford United, having been given most of the night off in midweek. A tight hamstring ensured the 28-year-old attacking midfielder was on the bench for the 3-2 win at home to Luton Town on Tuesday night.

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Plus: Chelsea handed a boost in their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho; Manchester United weigh up making improved offer for Patrick Dorgu; Everton put Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil on shortlist of transfer targets;

Manchester United winger Antony has completed a loan move to Real Betis for the rest of the season. Brazil international Antony was a $95 million signing from Ajax in 2022 and expected to be a leading light for United.