Ratcliffe has since apologised ‘for his choice or words’ (Picture: Getty)Sections of the Manchester United squad were left ‘alarmed by’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration with one former player advising the co-owner to leave politics out of the game. Ratcliffe told Sky News this week the UK has been ‘colonised by immigrants,’ comments that have provoked a furious response. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham meanwhile said Sir Jim’s comments ‘go against everything for which Manchester has traditionally stood’. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageBut Ratcliffe’s comments have ignited a storm which now hangs over Old Trafford. @metrouk Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised for his ‘choice of language’ after he said ‘the UK has been colonised by immigrants’.

Source: Metro February 13, 2026 13:49 UTC