Sir Jim Ratcliffe row takes new twist as England captain calls out Man Utd co-ownerEngland rugby star Maro Itoje was asked for his response to comments made by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe when he said the UK had been 'colonised by immigrants'View 2 Images Sir Jim Ratcliffe (Image: (James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images))England rugby union captain Maro Itoje has labelled Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments about immigration in the UK 'ridiculous' and criticised the phrasing and accuracy of his remarks. ‌The billionaire co-owner of Manchester United had faced criticism from Sir Keir Starmer, who described his comments on Wednesday as 'offensive and wrong'. A club statement read: “Manchester United prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming club. “This all sits alongside the incredible work which the Manchester United Foundation undertakes in and around Manchester on a daily basis. “Manchester United reflects the unity and resilience of all the communities we are so privileged to represent.

Source: Daily Mirror February 14, 2026 09:36 UTC