"United did not directly reference Ratcliffe, who acquired a 27.7% stake in the 20-time English champions in 2024, or the interview in the statement, which began by emphasising that the club "prides itself" on being inclusive and welcoming, as well as having a diverse group of players, staff and fans around the world reflecting "a city that anyone can call home"."
"The club made the announcement shortly after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said on Thursday he was sorry for his "choice of language" while speaking about immigration in a Sky News interview on Wednesday. UK prime minister Keir Starmer and chancellor Rachel Reeves were among the public figures to call on Ratcliffe to apologise, with Reeves calling the 73-year-old's comments "unacceptable" and "disgusting"."
Manchester United pledged to continue representing its people, city and fans, emphasizing that the club prides itself on being inclusive and welcoming. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologised for his "choice of language" during a Sky News interview about immigration, prompting calls for apology from public figures including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who called the comments "unacceptable" and "disgusting". The club reaffirmed commitment to its All Red All Equal initiative and the Premier League's Advanced Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard, highlighted events addressing mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion, No Room for Racism, violence against women and girls and homophobic chanting, and celebrated supporters' clubs' community events.
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