MANCHESTER UNITED chiefs took an embarrassing hit in their efforts to save money after Manchester City rejected their request for a lift to the Ballon d'Or ceremony, according to reports.
In a unique twist, Manchester United reportedly reached ... But the request was declined, with City citing their plane was already packed with their eight nominees heading to the event.
Man United have two players nominated, and talkSPORT understands a report by the Daily Mail - which claims the Red Devils asked City if they had room on their plane to seat their players - is true.