Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claims the UK is 'on the slide'

Manchester Evening News - Sep 19, 2026

The Ineos founder has spoken just months after apologising for comments suggesting that the UK had been 'colonised by immigrants'

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Asmir Begovic, the former Chelsea Premier League-winning goalkeeper, breaks down Raya's strengths, weaknesses and development across six key areas.

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'At a big club it's our house, our rules': Inside the challenge Andoni Iraola faces in making the leap to Liverpool, as sources reveal the fatal errors made by Hodgson, Frank and Moyes - and the shocking player power they were up against

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Raheem Sterling vows to be 'better than yesterday' as former England footballer, 31, breaks his silence after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and drug possession following £270,000 Lamborghini car crash

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In his first Instagram post since bodycam footage of his May arrest was released, Sterling says his goal is to 'be better than yesterday'.

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra doubtful for upcoming T20I series against India after sustaining injury during promo shoot

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France: Zinédine Zidane brings a breath of fresh air to Les Bleus

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