Manchester United have issued a statement that insists they are a 'inclusive and welcoming club' in light of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's inflammatory immigration comments.
On Wednesday, Ratcliffe claimed the UK has been 'colonised by immigrants' - with his remarks causing a backlash.
As revealed exclusively by Daily Mail Sport, senior Manchester United officials are 'mortified' by the 73-year-old's views, amid fears over the impact on players and plans for a new ยฃ2billion stadium.
And on Thursday afternoon, the Red Devils released their own statement opposed to Ratcliffe, albeit without directly mentioning him.
'Manchester United prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming club' their statement begins.
'Our diverse group of players, staff and global community of supporters, reflect the history and heritage of Manchester; a city that anyone can call home.
'Since launching All Red All Equal in 2016, we have embedded equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do.
'We remain deeply committed to the principles and spirit of that campaign. They are reflected in our policies but also in our culture and are reinforced by our holding of the Premier League's Advanced Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard.
'Over the course of this season, we have participated in events and initiatives at our men's and women's games marking mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion, No Room for Racism, violence against women and girls and homophobic chanting.
'We have also celebrated our supporters' clubs' events, including our Disabled Supporters' Association's Christmas Party and our Jewish Supporters' Club's Chanukah event.
'In the weeks and months ahead, we will be supporting further initiatives in these areas.
'This all sits alongside the incredible work which the Manchester United Foundation undertakes in and around Manchester on a daily basis.
'Manchester United reflects the unity and resilience of all the communities we are so privileged to represent.
'We will continue to represent our people, our city and our fans with purpose and pride.'
academy1
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Uuuh Relax real owner of MUTD dot be racist nah
this is not racist, this is fact bro. imagine someone getting paid in Naira saying a man that is worth ยฃ17bn doesn't know anything.
Jieabkmpr
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stupidity of you, what happened to you this evening against the Bee ๐?
Donโt mind the idiot
wehcklmpru
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How was his comments related to Manchester united? Did he make the comments on behalf of Man utd? So he shouldn't have personal opinion as a citizen because he has a share at UTD?
being someone well known is not the same as us common folks. whatever they do or says is being judge differently. look at those celebrities even a simple mistakes is scrutinize. can't even have a proper night with their own fans without fear of controversy
Dinacdems
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May accept all except LGBTQ-,Why God created Male and Female,It's abnormal that a man makes himself a woman or a woman makes herself a man,It just like using your hands to throw ball inside the goal post. Say No to LGBTQ,Say no to lesbians and homosexual practices. sodom and ghomora were destroyed by it.Ihe ndia bu arรบ na-ala Igbo.
Putaikpu
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sorry my lover
gudiest01
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Jim is a racist
Paaaeipryz
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100% agreed ๐, don't hold back SJR we all know that the truth hurts.
donreal1990
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this club is the most disorganized club in this world ๐
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stupidity of you, what happened to you this evening against the Bee ๐?
jayadlnoy
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Inclusion is the way to go, we are all human beings.
KingSlayer_2006
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you should do something positive by hiring those sacked staff because you know more about football than him. you Africans never cease to surprise with your irrelevant, unwanted, and uneducated comments. He owns the club that you support. How much of ManUtd do you own?
Uuuh Relax real owner of MUTD dot be racist nah
KingSlayer_2006
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We? Who's we???
academy1
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you should do something positive by hiring those sacked staff because you know more about football than him. you Africans never cease to surprise with your irrelevant, unwanted, and uneducated comments. He owns the club that you support. How much of ManUtd do you own?
academy1
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Jim need to be forced in selling his sharesโฆ. Complete racist in his DNA
No he doesn't have to. Support the club in your hometown. You do not have to support ManUtd.
dopbdnps
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How was his comments related to Manchester united? Did he make the comments on behalf of Man utd? So he shouldn't have personal opinion as a citizen because he has a share at UTD?
do you even follow football?My guess is you are just here to support your racist ideology. You clearly are not a football fan
nohakmny
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Jim rec has no manners we ๐๐๐๐ Manchester United we ๐๐๐๐๐ UK you must go out of UK not only Manchester United
tedaikruy
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this club is the most disorganized club in this world ๐
Rekabelnou
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Jim need to be forced in selling his sharesโฆ. Complete racist in his DNA
UjoAbx
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taking down the UTD is British priority
Zinboprz
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How was his comments related to Manchester united? Did he make the comments on behalf of Man utd? So he shouldn't have personal opinion as a citizen because he has a share at UTD?
Suuklorsyz
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just when man u is doing good, sir jim decides to drop a headline. Does he even really know how bad this will affect the phycology of the team ๐คฆ
Neadenpstu
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he is right all that say he is not are not Christians born in the uk.
yeeceprtz
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Most Billionaires are sick ๐คฎ they always want enjoy life alone .
KinqOmoba
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SJR knows nothing about football to start with and he thinks being a billionaire makes him talk as he want, he has sacked over half the work force at old Trafford and brought nothing positive whatsoever to Manchester United, now is time for him to walk #GGMU