Manchester United assert ‘inclusive’ values as FA looks into Jim Ratcliffe comments

February 12, 2026

TL;DR

Manchester United has issued a statement emphasizing its inclusive and welcoming values.
The statement was made in response to co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's remarks about immigration, where he claimed the UK is being "colonised" by immigrants.
The Football Association is investigating Ratcliffe's comments to determine if they brought the game into disrepute.
Anti-discrimination bodies like Show Racism the Red Card and Kick it Out, along with Manchester United's Muslim Supporters Club, have condemned Ratcliffe's language.
Ratcliffe issued a qualified apology for his "choice of language".
Fans have criticized Ratcliffe's handling of the club's football operations and his decision to comment on national issues while living in Monaco.
The club launched its 'All Red All Equal' campaign in 2016 to embed equality, diversity, and inclusion.

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