Man Utd owner Ratcliffe avoids charge by FA for ‘colonised’ comment

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersFebruary 20, 2026 at 06:54 PM

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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe sparked controversy after claiming the UK had been "colonised" by immigrants during a Sky News interview last week. His comments, made in the context of discussing the UK economy, were widely criticized by political figures, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Manchester United supporters. Ratcliffe later apologized if his language offended anyone. While the Football Association (FA) will not charge Ratcliffe, they have reminded him of his responsibilities as a participant in English football regarding media appearances. The FA's decision comes despite condemnation from various groups who viewed his statements as divisive and insensitive.

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Manchester United Supporters Trust 30% Sky News 40% INEOS 50% Keir Starmer ×260% United Kingdom ×270% Football Association 70% Manchester United ×280% Jim Ratcliffe ×490%

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immigration 80% colonisation 70% football 60% uk 50% manchester united 40%

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