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Manchester United call themselves 'inclusive and welcoming' club day after co-owner says UK 'colonised' by immigrants
Manchester United emphasized its commitment to diversity and inclusion following fan protests and political calls for apology after co-owner's immigration remarks.
- On Thursday Manchester United issued a statement reaffirming it 'prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming club' after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's remarks, celebrating its diverse supporters and staff.
- At the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, Sir Jim Ratcliffe described immigration controversially, prompting supporter protests on February 1 and criticism from Manchester United supporters' group.
- Ghulam Haydar called Ratcliffe's remarks inflammatory and divisive, saying members feel unwelcome and criticized his reliance on inaccurate population figures during the Sky News interview.
- The Prime Minister and his spokesman said Ratcliffe's remarks were offensive and called for an apology, which he issued on Thursday, acknowledging some were offended.
- The club pointed to its long-running inclusion programmes and community events, highlighting support for the No Room for Racism campaign, the All Red All Equal initiative launched in 2016, and events by the Disabled Supporters' Association, Jewish Supporters' Club, and last year's Iftar organised by MUMSC.
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The co-owner of the Red Devils assured that the UK had been "colonized by immigrants" during an interview.
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Manchester United call themselves 'inclusive and welcoming' club day after co-owner says UK 'colonised' by immigrants
The club's statement didn't refer directly to Sir Jim's words, or the prime minister's criticism, but said that Manchester United "prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming club".
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