EXCLUSIVE: Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologises to Glazers after Man Utd chief's immigration rantManchester United owners the Glazers fear Ratcliffe's comments on immigration will damage club's reputation - and chances of getting a new £1b stadium off the groundView 2 Images Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised to the Glazers for comments he made about immigration this week (Image: Getty Images)Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised to the Glazers for his controversial comments about immigration which brought shame on Manchester United. The backlash has been immense, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer demanding the billionaire apologise - which he did. ‌The Glazers are said to have huge concerns about what effect the backlash from Ratcliffe's comments will have on United's relationship with sponsors and commercial partners moving forward. ‌Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham slammed Ratcliffe's comments as being "inaccurate, insulting and inflammatory". Burnham has worked closely with Ratcliffe and United on plans to either regenerate Old Trafford or build a new £1billion stadium.

Source: Daily Mirror February 13, 2026 19:36 UTC