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Ratcliffe 'sorry' for language in immigration claims

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created: Feb. 12, 2026, 11:27 a.m. | updated: Feb. 12, 2026, 4:48 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsManchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said he is sorry if he has "offended some people" by saying the United Kingdom has been "colonized by immigrants." Ratcliffe's remarks in a Sky News interview on Wednesday have been heavily criticized by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. Sources have told ESPN that the FA is aware of Ratcliffe's comments and is looking into the matter. Sir Jim Ratcliffe came under intense scrutiny for comments he made on Wednesday. Should the FA choose to formally investigate the comments, the probe may be focused on FA Rule E3.1, which covers general activity.

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