Man Utd issue statement following co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s commentsBy Press Association Sport staffManchester United said the club takes pride in being “inclusive and welcoming” following co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s claim that the UK has been “colonised by immigrants”. The UK has been colonised by immigrants.”PA understands the FA will also look at the comments to ascertain whether they breached its regulations. Should the FA choose to formally investigate, the probe may be focused on FA Rule E3.1, which covers general behaviour. Ratcliffe, as a club co-owner, is subject to FA rules as a participant. Football anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out called Ratcliffe’s comments “disgraceful and deeply divisive at a time when football does so much to bring communities together”.

Source: Irish Independent February 12, 2026 23:23 UTC