UTD JIM'S FORTUNE FALLS OFF A'CLIFFE

Club co-owner's wealth drops £6.5bn

- GRAHAM HISCOTT

THE riches of Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe have matched the team's league form this season - they have nosedived.

His estimated wealth has plunged £6.5billion in the past year.

The chemicals magnate, whose Ineos Group bought a near 28% stake in the club in 2024, is the biggest faller on this year's Sunday Times Rich List.

Sir Jim, 72, is still worth £17bn but has slipped to seventh place, having led the rankings of Britain's mega-wealthy in 2018.

The slump was fuelled by losses at his Ineos empire, where debts have grown.

The group has also been hit by the US trade tariffs.