Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he is sorry if he has "offended some people" by saying the United Kingdom has been "colonised by immigrants". Ratcliffe told Sky News on Wednesday: "You can't have an economy with nine million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in. PA understands the FA will also look at the comments to ascertain whether they breached its regulations. Should the FA choose to formally investigate, the probe may be focused on FA Rule E3.1, which covers general behaviour. "In addition to the inaccurate figures mentioned, it's worth reminding him that Manchester United has a diverse fan base and plays in a city whose cultural history has been enriched by immigrants.

Source: Irish Examiner February 12, 2026 15:53 UTC