Former footballer Gary Lineker criticises Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, using harsh language in response to Ratcliffe being in the headlines again. The outlets report Lineker describes Ratcliffe as an “unpleasant human being” and links the renewed attention to Ratcliffe’s earlier criticism of the UK government’s approach to immigration.
The articles frame the dispute within the broader context of Manchester United’s recent poor performances, with one outlet noting the club’s slipping results alongside Ratcliffe’s visibility. Another source adds that Lineker directs his comments at club leadership more broadly, referencing the Glazers and implying they have been replaced by someone he views even more negatively. Across the reports, Ratcliffe’s role as co-owner is central, while the focus differs between highlighting his immigration remarks and emphasising Lineker’s assessment of United’s management.
