# United’s Muslim Supporters Demand Ratcliffe Resignation After Empire Comments

This is a massive moment for our club, and it’s not about what happens on the pitch. The Manchester United Muslim Supporters Club has come out swinging, demanding Sir Jim Ratcliffe step down as co-owner after comments he made in a BBC interview that have left many of us absolutely fuming.

Ratcliffe, the INEOS billionaire who took control alongside the Glazers, described Britain as being “on the slide” from the days when it had “the greatest empire in the world.” The MUMSC has branded these remarks as “completely unacceptable,” and frankly, it’s not hard to see why. For a club that prides itself on being a global institution with fans from every corner of the earth, having an owner waxing nostalgic about empire is a slap in the face to millions of supporters whose ancestors suffered under colonial rule.

This isn’t just about politics, it’s about values. Manchester United has always been bigger than one man, bigger than any owner. We’re a club built on community, on bringing people together from Stretford to Soweto, from Mumbai to Manchester. When your co-owner makes comments that alienate huge sections of that global family, there’s a problem.

The timing couldn’t be worse either. Michael Carrick has done brilliantly since taking over permanently in May, securing Champions League football and building real momentum. We should be focused on our European campaign kicking off this month against Bayern Munich and the rest. Instead, we’re dealing with this off-field controversy that threatens to divide our fanbase.

The MUMSC deserves credit for speaking out. They represent thousands of Reds who deserve to feel welcome and respected at their own club. Ratcliffe needs to address this properly, not with some corporate non-apology. Our club’s values are bigger than any balance sheet.

✍️ This summary was written by the MUFC Fanatics SA team based on reporting from The Guardian.

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