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FA to look into Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised by immigrants’ remarks
The Football Association is assessing whether Ratcliffe’s remarks breach rules on discriminatory conduct or bring football into disrepute amid widespread condemnation.
- On Feb 12, 2026 the FA said it is reviewing whether Sir Jim Ratcliffe's remarks brought the game into disrepute after he apologised for offending some people following a Sky News interview on Wednesday.
- Ratcliffe said during a Sky News interview at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp on Wednesday: `You can't have an economy with nine million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in`, warning immigration was draining resources.
- Anti-Racism groups and supporters' bodies, including Kick It Out, called Ratcliffe's comments disgraceful and flagged errors in Office for National Statistics figures, on February 11, 2026.
- The FA will assess the comments under Rule E3.1 and E3.2 and can seek observations or issue a charge within three working days, with a Regulatory Commission hearing within ten working days.
- Fan groups warned the comments could alienate Manchester United's global community, while MUMSC said the language echoes far-right narratives, risking social division, as critics noted Ratcliffe's residence in Monaco.
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