We made a bet, I If he lose the Euro Finals, he will be replace by a Spanish right back. I showed him the players picture. I just wanted to challenge him but I am dead serious about it”-Man Utd fans left stunned by message Sir Jim Ratcliffe sent to Luke Shaw ahead of Euro 2024 final as he reveals what he discussed with Luke Shaw on his replacement.

Manchester United supporters were taken aback by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s unexpected message to Luke Shaw ahead of the Euro 2024 final. This communication came at a time of heightened anticipation, with England’s men’s team poised to compete for their first major title since the 1966 World Cup win.

On that Sunday, England was set to face Spain in the Euro 2024 final. The tournament, held in Germany, saw Gareth Southgate’s squad experience a series of highs and lows. Despite some underperformance, their semi-final performance against the Netherlands was commendable, securing a narrow 2-1 victory that reinvigorated fans’ and pundits’ hopes.

As the final approached, Southgate faced a critical decision about his starting eleven. A key discussion point was whether to include Luke Shaw as the left wing-back, a position currently held by Kieran Trippier. Shaw, part of the 26-man squad despite being sidelined by injury since February, had missed the first four matches but made impactful appearances off the bench in the quarter-final and semi-final. Conversely, Kieran Trippier, the Newcastle United full-back, had also been contending with an injury but seemed poised to retain his starting position against Spain.

Excitement and support for the England team were palpable in the days leading up to the final in Berlin. BBC Sport created a montage of celebrities sending their best wishes to Gareth Southgate and his squad. Among these well-wishers was Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the chairman of INEOS, a company with a minority ownership stake in Manchester United.

In the video, Ratcliffe delivered a heartfelt message to the team: “All the very best of luck on Sunday, and I sincerely hope that you are successful.” However, his additional comment specifically directed at Luke Shaw caught everyone by surprise. As the montage concluded, he added, “Luke, please don’t pull your hamstring again.”

This unexpected remark elicited a strong reaction from fans. On social media platform X, one fan commented, “This is an all-timer from Sir Jim. Unreal stuff. Can’t lie… every United fan was thinking it.” Another supporter expressed frustration, writing, “Jim Ratcliffe really is embarrassing, isn’t he? One job, mate.” A third fan hinted at a shift in allegiance, stating, “This nearly makes me want a Spain win.”

The blend of humor, concern, and controversy surrounding Ratcliffe’s message added an unexpected layer to the pre-match build-up. As fans and players braced for the final, Ratcliffe’s words served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football, where even off-field remarks can spark intense debate and emotion.