Manchester United Muslim Supporters' Club demands ownership change after Ratcliffe immigration comments

The Manchester United Muslim Supporters' Club has demanded a complete change of ownership at Old Trafford, urging the Glazer family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe to leave after his latest comments on immigration.

Ratcliffe reignited controversy in a BBC 'Big Boss' appearance, reiterating views on immigration. According to Goal.com, this came despite his February apology for saying the UK had been colonised by immigrants.

In a 750-word statement, MUMSC said it no longer has confidence in the club's leadership. It stressed United's inclusive make-up and argued the club belongs emotionally to generations of supporters rather than investors and billionaires.

Tensions have been heightened by poor form, with Michael Carrick's side beaten twice in the Premier League and knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton earlier this week.

The group said it cannot stay silent, framing the issue as the direction, leadership and identity of Manchester United. After years of decline, broken promises and repeated failure, it urged change and called for the Glazers and Ratcliffe to go.

MUMSC had already challenged Ratcliffe over the earlier remark and his subsequent apology for the choice of language. It posted again on X after fresh comments linking the UK's problems to immigration and benefits, days after protests before the 1-0 derby defeat to Manchester City.

Source: Goal.com

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