Ratcliffe 'must go' says Man Utd Muslim fan group
Summary
The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club (MUMSC) has called for co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to leave the club after he made statements blaming high immigration and benefits on the UK's problems. Ratcliffe, who owns 27.7% of Manchester United, has apologized before but recently repeated his criticism. The supporters group also wants the Glazer family, the majority owners, to step down due to the club’s decline on and off the field.Key Facts
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe owns 27.7% of Manchester United and is a billionaire founder of petrochemical company Ineos.
- Ratcliffe said the UK is declining because of high taxes and immigration, and he claimed no one is tough enough to handle these issues.
- He apologized earlier for offensive language after saying the UK had been "colonised by immigrants."
- MUMSC said Ratcliffe's recent comments are "deeply disappointing and completely unacceptable."
- Ratcliffe joined Manchester United ownership in 2024 and has made major changes including layoffs and firing managers.
- Manchester United is currently 13th in the Premier League and was recently eliminated from the Carabao Cup.
- MUMSC highlighted the diverse backgrounds of the club’s players, staff, and supporters as essential to Manchester United’s identity.
- The supporters group also called on the Glazer family to leave, blaming them for the club’s ongoing decline.
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