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Ratcliffe immigration row rocks Manchester United as fallout grows
sports19 days ago

Ratcliffe immigration row rocks Manchester United as fallout grows

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s immigration comments sparked government and fan backlash, with the FA weighing whether he breached rules. United publicly distanced itself from his remarks, while sponsors and the club’s commercial prospects face scrutiny amid concerns around the Trafford stadium project. Ratcliffe issued a qualified apology, but the controversy could have lasting effects on sponsorships, governance, and future relations with the Glazers.

via BBC|
#controversy#immigration#manchester-united
Football must reject Ratcliffe’s political posturing, says Guardian editorial
sports20 days ago

Football must reject Ratcliffe’s political posturing, says Guardian editorial

An editorial denounces Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s immigration remarks as cynical pre-electioneering that weaponizes Manchester United and football as a megaphone for a billionaire’s political agenda; it criticizes his false immigration figures and inflammatory language, and argues football must reject such messaging to preserve the sport’s inclusive, community-focused ethos and Manchester’s immigrant-rich identity.

via The Guardian|
#billionaire-ownership#immigration#manchester-united
Ratcliffe in Caracas: U.S. pushes for closer Venezuela ties
world1 month ago

Ratcliffe in Caracas: U.S. pushes for closer Venezuela ties

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas to urge a closer U.S.-Venezuela relationship and warn that Caracas must stop drug trafficking, a visit described as historic as the first cabinet-level U.S. official to visit since Maduro's removal. The talks touched on potential economic cooperation, with U.S. intelligence signaling Rodríguez as best positioned to maintain short-term stability in Venezuela.

via CBS News|
#caracas#delcy-rodriguez#narco-trafficking
CIA Director Ratcliffe Visits Caracas for Talks With Venezuela’s Acting President
world1 month ago

CIA Director Ratcliffe Visits Caracas for Talks With Venezuela’s Acting President

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Caracas to meet acting president Delcy Rodríguez, discussing potential economic cooperation and stressing that Venezuela should not be a safe haven for America’s adversaries—especially narcotraffickers. The visit comes amid U.S. efforts to project greater influence in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture earlier this month, with CIA involvement in planning and leadership assessments noted by sources.

via CNN|
#cia#maduro#ratcliffe