"You can't afford you can't have an economy with 9 million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in, he said. The UK is being colonised by immigrants, really, isn't it?"
"Language of this kind echoes narratives that have historically been used to stigmatise migrant communities, fuel division, and legitimise hostility towards minority groups, said a statement from Show Racism the Red Card. Club influence should be used to challenge racism, not inadvertently amplify narratives that undermine community harmony."
"In addition to the inaccurate figures mentioned, it's worth reminding him that Manchester United has a diverse fanbase and pl"
Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United co-owner and billionaire based in Monaco, made comments blaming immigrants and people on state support for economic strain. He said the UK 'is being colonised by immigrants' and cited incorrect population figures, prompting widespread anger and calls for apology from political leaders including Keir Starmer. The Football Association will examine whether Ratcliffe's remarks brought the game into disrepute, with a decision on formal investigation pending. Anti-racism organisations criticised the language as echoing narratives that stigmatise migrants, fuel division, and legitimise hostility, and urged clubs to use influence to challenge racism.
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