US EditionManchester United Fans Have Say on Ratcliffe Immigration Claims
Ratcliffe apologized after making inaccurate population claims and linking immigration to economic issues, prompting widespread criticism across the UK.
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologised after making anti-immigrant remarks during a Sky News interview and for his choice of language following backlash over cited population figures.
- Using economic arguments, Ratcliffe argued the UK economy faces strain with nine million people on benefits and criticised the country's recent change in language.
- Fans outside Old Trafford reacted, with some calling Ratcliffe hypocritical and others agreeing, while Asif Mahmud warned, `Our worry is that comments... give strength and power to those that have similar opinions and that can manifest itself into sometimes violence`.
- Manchester United posted on its website that it prides itself on being inclusive and welcoming, highlighting the All Red All Equal campaign and Premier League's Advanced Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard.
- Critics pointed to hypocrisy, citing Ratcliffe's Monaco residence and reliance on foreign players, while observers warned the remarks could worsen the spike in Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents.
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