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  "id": 8523517,
  "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-8523517",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T20:00:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-man-united-muslim-supporters-demand-new-owners-after-ratcliffe-comments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club (MUMSC) has demanded a change in the club's ownership structure following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial comments about immigration, taxes, and welfare. Ratcliffe, the founder of petrochemical company Ineos, made these remarks during a BBC interview, stating that Britain is \"on the slide\" due to high taxes and high immigration. MUMSC, which previously condemned Ratcliffe's remarks in February, expressed deep disappointment and found them \"deeply disappointing and completely unacceptable.\" The supporters group noted that Ratcliffe's latest comments were a significant departure from what they had hoped for after the Glazer family's ownership took over, as they had anticipated Ratcliffe's arrival would signal meaningful change. MUMSC emphasized that Manchester United's identity is built on its diverse community, and that the club cannot be the same without this diversity. The group called for the Glazers and Ratcliffe to step down, stating that enough is enough and it is time for change.",
  "summary": "Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club has called for a change in ownership, saying it has lost confidence in Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-united-muslim-supporters-demand-new-owners-after-ratcliffe-comments/",
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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"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-19T19:14:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
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