Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will not be charged by the Football Association over a controversial interview in which he claimed the United Kingdom had been "colonised by immigrants". The comments were widely condemned, including by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and all United's leading supporter groups. Ratcliffe did offer a qualified apology, while United released their own statement highlighting the inclusivity initiatives they are part of. Football anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out said it was "disappointed" Ratcliffe had "not been given a stronger sanction" by the FA. "When speaking in any capacity, he is still a representative and co-owner of Manchester United, which has a global following.

Source: BBC February 20, 2026 16:57 UTC