🏉 England’s rugby captain Maro Itoje is speaking out! After Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe stirred the pot with comments about immigration, Maro didn’t hold back on BBC’s Rugby Union Weekly. Ratcliffe’s claim that the UK has been “colonised by immigrants” sparked outrage, including criticism from politicians and football fans. Even Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the remarks “offensive and wrong.”
In response, Maro asserted, “I disagree with the terminology and sentiment. Great Britain has not been colonised by immigrants.” Acknowledging Ratcliffe’s apology, Maro added, “It’s admirable when people admit they’ve messed up, but I can’t support the sentiment behind his words.”
Maro, who proudly embraces his London roots and Nigerian heritage, delivered a heartfelt message about identity: “As a proud Londoner and English player, captaining England is one of my greatest accomplishments. But I’m equally proud of my Nigerian descent.”
He also questioned the accuracy of Ratcliffe’s comments, labelling them as “factually inaccurate” due to population figures that don’t match official stats.
It’s a strong statement from Itoje, reinforcing respect and pride for his multicultural background while disapproving polarising rhetoric. What are your thoughts on this debate? Drop your comments below! 👇✊
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