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Why Jim Ratcliffe should look at Manchester United team-sheet to learn value of immigrants
Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologised for saying the UK 'has been colonised by immigrants', sparking backlash as eight of Manchester United's starting 11 players are immigrants.
- On Wednesday, Sir Jim Ratcliffe told Sky News he believed the UK had been colonised and apologised on Thursday, saying his language had offended people but stressing the need for controlled immigration.
- At an industry summit, Ratcliffe argued that governments must manage migration alongside jobs and skills, citing nine million people on benefits amid U.K. population growth figures.
- On Tuesday, eight of Manchester United's starting 11 were immigrants, while substitute Benjamin Sesko scored a 96th-minute goal, highlighting immigrant contributions.
- The Football Association is investigating whether the remarks were discriminatory, Prime Minister Keir Starmer called them 'offensive and wrong', and Manchester United fans' groups warned of risks to minority supporters.
- The episode could complicate United's reputation and redevelopment talks, as Ratcliffe owns just under 30% yet controls football operations, while the six Glazer siblings' immigrant grandparents highlight the controversy's wider context.
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Man Utd stars left 'alarmed' following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extraordinary immigration rant - The Mirror
Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to suffer backlash after claiming that the UK is being 'colonised by immigrants', comments which the Manchester United dressing room have picked up on
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