(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 29, 2020 Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward reacts ahead of the English League Cup semi-final second leg football match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England. - Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward announced on April 20, 2021, that he would be resigning from his position at the end of 2021, British media reported. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Ed Woodward, vice-presidente do Manchester United, pediu demissão do cargo nesta terça-feira, após criticas e pressão direcionadas ao clube, que integra o grupo dos 12 criadores da Superliga.
A decisão ocorre no mesmo dia em que os clubes se reúnem para decidir o futuro do campeonato. Manchester City e Chelsea já pensam em abandonar a ideia.
Segundo informações da BBC e da Rádio Talk Sport, o executivo só abandonará de fato o cargo no final de 2021.
