Ratcliffe misses Man Utd in FA Cup final again

Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was not present at Wembley to watch the women's side play in the FA Cup final on Sunday, missing the match for a second straight year.

Co-chairman Avie Glazer, chief executive Omar Berrada -- who was present last year -- and technical director Jason Wilcox were all present in the royal box as Chelsea ran out 3-0 winners to complete a domestic treble.

When approached for comment by ESPN, United said Ratcliffe's absence was a matter for INEOS rather than the football club.

The INEOS chief did not show up for the women's team last season in their 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur and failed to show again, as the holders faced Chelsea.

He was present at Stamford Bridge for the men's 1-0 loss to Chelsea, which was originally scheduled to clash with the Women's FA Cup final but was moved to allow fans to attend both games. It is the first time a Premier League fixture has been rescheduled to accommodate a women's match.

Ratcliffe has faced heavy criticism over his treatment of the women's team, coming under fire for a lack of commitment to the team.

"In all honesty, I don't know why Jim wasn't here, but we were really well represented," United manager Marc Skinner said postmatch. "Omar [Berrada] is up there, the Glazer family who are a massive support and Jason [Wilcox] as well.

"I know we're trying to find a story, but we've just lost a final. Those are the people I deal with every day.

"The reality is it's the investment in the team that needs to happen, not the visibility. As long as our team is being invested in. We need to close that gap. Omar is a key player in what we do. Jason is a key player in the football side, and they were here. I understand the angle, I don't know the reason why [Sir Jim Ratcliffe] wasn't here. As long as the club continues to invest to close the gap, that's still showing support. I feel the support, we need to show it in the right way in the summer."

Chelsea's most recent investor, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, who purchased a reported 8-10% stake in the women's club for around £20 million ($26m) was also present to support the Women 's Super League winners alongside his wife, tennis legend Serena Williams and their daughter.

Information from ESPN's Mark Ogden contributed to this report.