Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed The FA informed him that Wayne Rooney would escape suspension for his pre-season red card in Amsterdam.
England's governing body upheld referee Ruud Bossen's decision to dismiss Paul Scholes and Rooney in the game against Porto at the start of August.
Club captain Gary Neville was highly critical of the outcome of the club's appeal, as the United duo are now set to miss the forthcoming Premiership games against Charlton Athletic, Watford and Tottenham Hotspur through suspension.
Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and Neil Mellor were not punished after being sent off in the same tournament off in the same tournament three years ago and United feel they are being singled out.
But Ferguson has reacted with more bemusement than anger though, and has taken a drastic decision regarding the club's future involvement in the competition.
"I am not so much disappointed as surprised," said the Scot.
"The FA told us nothing was going to happen to Wayne and they were actually briefing people the same thing. I do not know what has happened in between them telling us that and reaching the decision.
"We are disappointed but we just have to get on with it. That is the nature of our club.
"In these situations it is down to the referee. You hope common sense is going to prevail.
"Instead he has reported it, then it has gone through the official channels and The FA have decided to take it up.
"We have the players to cover and there is nothing we can do about it now but one thing is for sure, we will not be playing in the Amsterdam Tournament again, you can bet your life on that."
Scholes and Rooney are both set to play in the season opener against Fulham live on Prem Plus on Sunday and Ferguson will be hoping they can successfully carry the team to victory before their three-match bans hit on Wednesday.
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