"I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and caused concern but it is important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth."
"You can't have an economy with nine million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in. "I mean, the UK has been colonised. It's costing too much money. The UK has been colonised by immigrants, really, hasn't it?""
"Britain has undergone unprecedented mass immigration that has changed the character of many areas in our country."
An apology was issued for language describing the UK as "colonised by immigrants," alongside a call for open debate on controlled, well-managed immigration to support economic growth. The FA is examining whether the remarks brought the game into disrepute and could pursue charges under its rules with potential sanctions. The comments prompted criticism from political leaders, Manchester United fan groups, and local figures and included an incorrect claim about recent population growth. A Downing Street spokesperson welcomed the apology. Responses ranged from assertions about mass immigration changing communities to statements that the remarks contradicted local values.
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