Manchester United’s Muslim Supporters’ Club has reiterated its call for the club’s owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, to step down following his recent remarks on immigration and social welfare.

Ratcliffe, who owns the Premier League club and resides in Monaco, made the comments during an interview on the BBC program "Big Boss" earlier this week. The 73-year-old businessman said the United Kingdom is currently "on the slide" and criticised leaders for their handling of immigration and benefit policies. He stated that "nobody’s tough enough" to address these issues, but insisted that someone must take action.

These latest remarks come several months after Ratcliffe sparked controversy in February by saying the UK had been "colonised by immigrants," comments for which he later issued an apology if anyone was offended. However, rather than retracting his viewpoint, he has now reaffirmed his stance.

In response, the Muslim Supporters’ Club condemned Ratcliffe’s language as "deeply disappointing and completely unacceptable," calling for immediate leadership changes at Manchester United. The group’s statement argued that Ratcliffe has once again singled out immigration and benefits as central to the country’s challenges, a viewpoint they reject. They urged both the Glazer family, who are shareholders in the club, and Ratcliffe to "go," signalling a desire for new ownership that aligns better with their values.

The club has not publicly responded to these latest criticisms. As the backlash grows, questions remain about how these comments might affect the relationship between Manchester United’s diverse fanbase and its ownership.