VMaybe Jim Ratcliffe thought that a picture was worth a thousand words. When the co-partner of Manchester United, who has been responsible for all sporting decisions since he joined the team two years ago, passed the interview zone on the way to the stadium exit, he was beaming from ear to ear. When asked by a reporter whether he would be available for a short conversation on the occasion of his team’s away win at Arsenal FC, the Ineos billionaire responded with a charming refusal: “No, no, no – just the smile.”
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
