Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS could reportedly face "significant" legal action as the Manchester United chief split from sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie.

The split was confirmed in a terse statement from Ineos, which announced Ratcliffe would bankroll a third bid to win under the Ineos Britannia banner, albeit without Ainslie.

United replied by saying the club didn't expect supporters to cover all their losses, but admitted the matter is under discussion in consultation with its Fans' Advisory Board.

Decorated British sailor Sir Ben Ainslie has parted ways with Britannia in a major change of direction for the America's Cup finalists.

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Four-time Olympic champion Ben Ainslie splits from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Britannia America's Cup sailing team.

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While INEOS Team Britannia declined to comment on reports of tensions, sources say the partnership has become frayed.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made radical cuts since gaining control of the club and three Man Utd legends are set to be impacted.