Gary Lineker has launched a blistering attack on Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the billionaire’s explosive remarks about immigration sparked fury across Britain. Ratcliffe, who purchased a 27.7 per cent stake in Manchester United in February 2024 and assumed control of football operations from the Glazer family, later expressed regret over his wording. Gary Lineker has launched a blistering attack on Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe after the billionaire’s explosive remarks about immigration sparked fury across Britain | RESTISFOOTBALL/PA “The hypocrisy really – the guy’s a migrant himself, an economic migrant [because] he lives in Monaco," he said. So I find it deeply concerning that an owner of a football club can say that sort of thing. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in charge of football operations at Manchester United | His ambitious proposal to build a new 100,000-seat stadium has been overshadowed by sweeping cost-cutting measures that have impacted staff and unsettled supporters.

Source: BBC February 14, 2026 22:34 UTC