The British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United and owner of the French club Nice, sparked widespread controversy following his provocative statements about immigration in the United Kingdom.

Ratcliffe said in an interview that he feels the country has been "colonized" due to the rising number of immigrants, considering this to be an economic burden and an impact on society.

Ratcliffe's statements elicited swift reactions from politicians and football fans, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer describing his remarks as "offensive and wrong." He emphasized that Britain is a multicultural and tolerant country and called on Ratcliffe to issue a clear apology.

Ratcliffe responded to the controversy by issuing an apology statement, in which he said he was "sorry if the choice of his words upset some people in Britain and Europe and caused concern." However, he added that it is important to discuss the issue of organized and controlled immigration to support economic growth. It seems his apology focused on the manner of expression without retracting the substance of his ideas regarding immigration.

This debate comes at a sensitive time, as discussions about immigration in Britain touch on sensitive economic and social issues. His statements have drawn widespread criticism from both politicians and the public, who consider his use of the word "colonization" in this context inappropriate and likely to increase social tensions.