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Manchester United are set to play in the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur on May 21, at San Mames.
The ongoing season has been an underwhelming one for Man United, who are ranking 16th in the Premier League table with two matches remaining. They were also eliminated from the EFL Cup and FA Cup, leaving the Europa League as their only chance of salvation this campaign.
If they are able to claim the Europa League title, the Red Devils will also be able to ensure qualification to the Champions League for the next season, making the upcoming final the most important match for Man United this term.
Despite the significance of this season's Europa League final, Man United have reportedly informed their backroom staff, physios, and coaches that the club will not be offering them complimentary tickets to San Mames next week. The Red Devils staff were instead told that they could buy up to two tickets from the club's allocation of 15,000 seats for the match.
This can come as a shock to many, as clubs usually offer to sponsor tickets for friends and family members of the backroom staff for major games like the finals.
However, Man United's struggles have not been limited to the pitch, and the club have been undertaking several severe cost-cutting measures. The aforementioned decision about the Europa League final tickets appears to be a consequence of the same.
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Now, Man United head coach Ruben Amorim stepped up to pick up the check to ensure the backroom staff are present at the Europa League final, according to ESPN.
How many tickets has Ruben Amorim funded for Man United's Europa League final?
According to the report by ESPN, Man United have decided against paying for their staff's tickets for the Europa League final to make sure their supporters can buy most of them.
Players have been granted two tickets each, and the travel costs for their family members and friends will not be taken up by the club.
Following the club's decision, Amorim reportedly told the authorities that he would cover the cost of the staff tickets, allowing every member to take up to two friends or family. Upon his arrival at Old Trafford in November, the Portuguese manager also brought several members with him from his former club, Sporting CP.
Amorim has paid the cost for 30 of his Man United backroom staff to take their families to the Europa League final as a token of recognition for their efforts and dedication in these rough times.
The Europa League final between Man United and Tottenham is anticipated to be an intense match, given both English clubs' dismal standings in the Premier League and overall form this season.
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