{
  "id": 8517372,
  "title": "Ratcliffe ‘must go’ says Man Utd Muslim fan group",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/ratcliffe-must-go-says-man-utd-muslim-fan-group-8517372",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T19:14:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ratcliffe-must-go-says-man-utd-muslim-fan-group/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Manchester United Muslim Supporters group has called for club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to resign, following his recent comments expressing concerns about immigration levels and the state of the country. Ratcliffe, a billionaire and founder of petrochemical giant Ineos, made the remarks during a BBC interview. The group, citing a source familiar with the Glazer family, stated that the club's majority shareholders were horrified by his initial remarks, which they deemed as showing disregard for their ownership. Ratcliffe has since apologized for his choice of language, but the group remains unsatisfied, stating that his latest comments on immigration and benefit recipients are deeply disappointing. The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club has long criticized the club's ownership, including the Glazer family, for their perceived lack of meaningful change and the club's decline. The group highlighted issues such as higher ticket prices, deteriorating stadium conditions, and a football team falling behind expectations. In their statement, the MUMSC emphasized that Manchester United would not be the same without its diverse players, staff, and supporters, and urged the Glazer family to step down, along with Ratcliffe.",
  "summary": "The Manchester United Muslim Supporters group says club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe \"must go\" after he spoke out against immigration levels and said the country was \"on the slide\".",
  "key_points": [
    "Manchester United Muslim Supporters group demands Ratcliffe's resignation",
    "Club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe expressed immigration concerns in BBC interview",
    "Group criticizes Glazer family's perceived lack of meaningful change"
  ],
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Ratcliffe 'must go' says Man Utd Muslim fan group",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/ratcliffe-must-go-says-man-utd-muslim-fan-group",
        "published": "2026-09-19T14:52:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ratcliffe's latest comments on immigration in UK condemned by Man United fan group",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/ratcliffes-latest-comments-on-immigration-in-uk-condemned-by-man",
        "published": "2026-09-19T16:31:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Ratcliffe’s latest comments on immigration in UK condemned by Man United fan group",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/ratcliffes-latest-comments-on-immigration-in-uk-condemned-by-man-8496243",
        "published": "2026-09-19T16:32:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Man United Muslim supporters demand new owners after Ratcliffe comments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/epl-man-united-muslim-supporters-demand-new-owners-after-ratcliffe",
        "published": "2026-09-19T19:54:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}