Manchester United Muslim fans group calls on co-owner Jim Ratcliffe to quit
Published 1w ago · Updated 5d ago
Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces mounting calls to resign from Manchester United following backlash over his controversial political remarks.
Manchester United's Muslim Supporters Club has called on co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to step down following controversial remarks in which he criticized immigration and praised the former British Empire. The backlash intensified after former club star Eric Cantona stated he would not have joined the team if Ratcliffe had been owner at the time. Additionally, political figures criticized Ratcliffe's stance, pointing to his tax exile status.
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe told the BBC that he has lost confidence in the UK due to high taxes and high immigration.
- Manchester United's Muslim Supporters Club condemned his remarks as completely unacceptable and demanded his resignation.
- Labour figures criticized the billionaire businessman's moral standing regarding tax contributions given his tax exile status.
- Former Manchester United forward Eric Cantona publicly rebuked the comments and stated he would have avoided joining the club under Ratcliffe's ownership.
Timeline
- Sep 18Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave an interview expressing a loss of confidence in the UK due to immigration and taxes.
- Sep 19The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club called for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to step down.
- Sep 20A Labour chair criticized Ratcliffe's moral standing due to his tax exile status.
- Sep 23Eric Cantona stated he would not have joined Manchester United if Ratcliffe had owned the club.
Why it matters
Public figures and club owners face heightened scrutiny over political and social commentary, especially when statements concerning immigration and national identity alienate diverse fan bases and draw rebukes from club legends.
What outlets agree on
Outlets agree that Sir Jim Ratcliffe criticized UK immigration and taxes in a BBC interview, prompting a demand for his resignation from the Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club and subsequent condemnation from former player Eric Cantona.
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- The IndependentEric Cantona says he would not have joined Man Utd if Sir Jim Ratcliffe was owner5d ago · open ↗
- Metro‘I cannot accept this’ – Eric Cantona responds to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s latest immigration comments6d ago · open ↗
- BBC NewsBillionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says1w ago · open ↗
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