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Manchester United Fans Protest Ratcliffe's Controversial Immigrant Remarks

3/2/2026

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Manchester United fans displayed a banner reading "MUFC proudly colonised by immigrants" after Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club's minority owner, remarked that immigrants cost too much money.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer criticized Ratcliffe's remarks.
Ratcliffe later expressed regret for offense caused.
The Football Association reminded Ratcliffe of his speaking obligations but did not sanction him, drawing backlash from Kick It Out and prompting Michael Carrick to reaffirm club's commitment to equality.

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Manchester United fans displayed a banner reading "MUFC proudly colonised by immigrants" after Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club's minority owner, remarked that immigrants cost too much money.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer criticized Ratcliffe's remarks.
Ratcliffe later expressed regret for offense caused.
The Football Association reminded Ratcliffe of his speaking obligations but did not sanction him, drawing backlash from Kick It Out and prompting Michael Carrick to reaffirm club's commitment to equality.