The Football Association will examine whether Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s controversial comments about immigrants have brought the game into disrepute, the Press Association understands. PA understands the FA will also look at the comments to ascertain whether they breached its regulations. Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces an FA investigation over his comments about immigrants (Nick Potts/PA). Should the FA choose to formally investigate, the probe may be focused on FA Rule E3.1, which covers general behaviour. Ratcliffe told Sky News: “You can’t have an economy with nine million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in.

Source: Express February 12, 2026 19:43 UTC