US EditionRatcliffe avoids FA charge over immigration comments
The Football Association reminded Ratcliffe of media duties after his immigration remarks sparked criticism; no charges will be filed, the FA said on Feb. 21.
- Feb 21: The Football Association said it will not charge Sir Jim Ratcliffe over his immigration comments but issued a reminder of his responsibilities as a participant in football.
- During a Feb 11 Sky News interview, Ratcliffe blamed immigration and said `the UK has been colonised`, later apologising if his language offended some people.
- The club's official release emphasised Manchester United's pride in being 'inclusive and welcoming,' with interim coach Michael Carrick stating `We have got a really strong, strong group, whether that’s the players in and around the dressing room and the staff. We’re here to support each other and help each other in whatever way we can.`
- Critics highlighted that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rebuked Ratcliffe and called for an apology, amid accusations of hypocrisy for his Monaco residence.
- The episode highlights broader risks as commentators and civil-society observers warn the 'coloniser' framing risks legitimising the so-called 'great replacement' far-right conspiracy, with recent years seeing more overt racism and violent protests.
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FA won't take action against Man Utd owner Ratcliffe over immigration remarks
Feb 21 : Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe will face no disciplinary action for saying Britain had been "colonised" by immigrants, the Football Association said on Saturday.British billionaire Ratcliffe last week apologised for his choice of language but said it was important to raise the issue of immigra
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe will not face disciplinary action by the Football Association
By JAMES ROBSON MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe was reminded of his “responsibilities as a participant in English football” after sparking a firestorm of criticism by claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants. But the Football Association will not press charges against Ratcliffe for his comments, which were widely condemned by political figures, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and by t…
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