Manchester United denies staff free Europa League final tickets

Manchester United will not provide free tickets to staff for the Europa League final against Tottenham, a cost-cutting measure that has sparked employee anger. Tottenham, in contrast, is offering a complimentary ticket to each full-time employee. United, prioritizing fan access, will hold a ticket ballot for staff and a screening event in Manchester with limited complimentary drinks. This decision follows recent redundancies and cost-saving initiatives under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ownership, impacting approximately 900 employees. This contrasts with past practices where United covered staff expenses for Champions League finals. Other clubs, like Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain, are offering free tickets and travel for their staff for their respective finals.