Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s claim that the “UK has been colonised by immigrants” has been described as “disgraceful” by football’s leading anti-discrimination organisation. “In addition to the inaccurate figures mentioned, it’s worth reminding him that Manchester United has a diverse fan base and plays in a city whose cultural history has been enriched by immigrants. Manchester United Supporters Trust also voiced its concern about Ratcliffe’s claims on social media, saying “senior leadership should make inclusion easier, not harder”. “If you do difficult things, which we felt that we had to do at Manchester United… we felt like they were the right things to do. “Well, I’ve been very unpopular at Manchester United because we’ve made lots of changes.

Source: Metro February 12, 2026 08:49 UTC