The recent controversy surrounding Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has intensified following his comments on immigration, which he described as the UK being 'colonised by immigrants.' Ratcliffe's remarks, made during a Sky News interview, have been met with widespread condemnation, prompting him to issue an apology. According to Dawn, Ratcliffe stated, 'I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and caused concern.' He emphasized the need for 'controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth.' Despite his apology, the Football Association is reportedly considering a disciplinary charge against him for potentially 'bringing the game into disrepute,' as reported by WION.
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Jim Ratcliffe's Controversial Immigration Comments Spark Manchester United Backlash

Man Utd co-owner Jim Ratcliffe faces backlash for anti-immigrant remarks, prompting an apology. Critics, including PM Starmer, call his language 'sinister.' Club reaffirms commitment to inclusivity.
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Updated 8h agoBlaming immigrants for problems is wrong, says Pep Guardiola after Ratcliffe commentsFEB 13, 3:06 PMRead →‘It’s ridiculous’: Maro Itoje dismisses Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonisation’ commentsFEB 13, 2:00 PMRead →Forget Jim Ratcliffe’s half-apology: to speak of immigrants ‘colonising’ Britain is wrong and sinister | Sunder KatwalaFEB 13, 1:42 PMRead →Football must reject Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cynical, self-serving electioneering | Barney RonayFEB 12, 8:30 PMRead →Guardian view on Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Britain does not need political lectures from a billionaire tax exile | EditorialFEB 12, 7:07 PMRead →
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