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Ed Woodward has resigned from his role as chairman of Manchester United, according to reports. The controversial 49-year-old is said to have called it quits in the wake of Tuesday evening’s revelations that a number of European Super League clubs are set to withdraw from the competition.
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Ed Woodward has resigned as Manchester United executive vice chairman because of the #SuperLeague situation. #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 20, 2021
Manchester City and Chelsea have intention to leave the #SuperLeague and are preparing with their legal teams. #MCFC #CFC
BREAKING: Ed Woodward has resigned as chairman of Manchester United.
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) April 20, 2021
Woodward’s decision comes after the backlash over the European Super League.
- talkSPORT sources understand
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