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The Football Association (FA) has launched an investigation into Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, after he previously spoke about the migrant problem in Great Britain.
The English businessman emphasized that the country was being colonized by immigrants.
According to the source, the FA intends to determine whether Ratcliffe's statements have harmed the reputation of football. If found guilty, the businessman may be fined. The source notes that paying a potential fine would not be a problem for Ratcliffe, but it would put him in an "embarrassing situation."
23:40
Manchester United released a statement on its official website after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe made comments about the economic situation in Great Britain, highlighting the country's high immigration rate.
Earlier, the media reported that other members of the club's management were angered by Ratcliffe's comments.
"Manchester United prides itself on being an open and welcoming club. The diverse composition of its players, staff and global fan base reflects the history and heritage of Manchester - a city that everyone can call home.
Since the launch of our equality initiative in 2016, this principle, along with the principles of diversity and inclusion, has been the foundation of everything we do. We remain fully committed to the spirit of this program. These values are embodied not only in our policies, but also in the club's culture," the "Red Devils" said in a statement.
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Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United and head of the transnational company INEOS, has explained his comments regarding the economic situation in Great Britain.
"You cannot have an economy where nine million people are on benefits and have a large number of immigrants," - Idman.Biz quotes Ratcliffe.
"I deeply regret that my comments offended and worried some people in Great Britain and Europe. However, it is important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth.
My comments were made during a question-and-answer session on British politics at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp. Here I discussed the importance of economic growth, jobs, skills and production in Great Britain.
My intention was to emphasize that governments must manage migration, as well as invest in skills, industry and jobs, to ensure long-term prosperity is accessible to all. It is important that we have an open discussion about the challenges facing Great Britain," Ratcliffe told the INEOS press service.
