Manchester United issue statement after controversial Sir Jim Ratcliffe comments

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·12 febbraio 2026

Manchester United issue statement after controversial Sir Jim Ratcliffe comments

FA are looking into whether Manchester United co-owner has brought game into disrepute

Manchester United have issued a statement after controversial comments made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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In an interview with Sky News earlier this week, Ratcliffe claimed the UK has been “colonised by immigrants”, prompting a probe by the Football Association (FA) as to whether the Man United co-owner has brought the game into disrepute.

Ratcliffe has since apologised for his “choice of language” but has faced intense backlash, including from the Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST).

The club itself has now issued a response via their official website, though have not mentioned Ratcliffe directly by name.

United’s statement read: “Manchester United prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming club.

“Our diverse group of players, staff and global community of supporters, reflect the history and heritage of Manchester; a city that anyone can call home. Since launching All Red All Equal in 2016, we have embedded equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do.

“We remain deeply committed to the principles and spirit of that campaign. They are reflected in our policies but also in our culture and are reinforced by our holding of the Premier League's Advanced Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard.

“Over the course of this season, we have participated in events and initiatives at our men's and women's games marking mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion, No Room for Racism, violence against women and girls and homophobic chanting.

“We have also celebrated our supporters' clubs' events, including our Disabled Supporters' Association's Christmas Party and our Jewish Supporters' Club's Chanukah event.

Our diverse group of players, staff and global community of supporters, reflect the history and heritage of Manchester; a city that anyone can call home

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“In the weeks and months ahead, we will be supporting further initiatives in these areas.

“We will continue to represent our people, our city and our fans with purpose and pride. This all sits alongside the incredible work which the Manchester United Foundation undertakes in and around Manchester on a daily basis.

“Manchester United reflects the unity and resilience of all the communities we are so privileged to represent. We will continue to represent our people, our city and our fans with purpose and pride.”