Get the latest United updates, transfer news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Ed Woodward has tendered his resignation as executive vice-chairman of Manchester United over plans to join a so-called European Super League featuring clubs such as Juventus and Real Madrid.
News that the former investment banker, who played a key role in the Glazer family 's takeover at Old Trafford, is set to leave the club has put the ownership of the 20-time champions of England back in the spotlight.
Chelsea became the first club to pull out of the planned breakaway competition ahead of their Premier League fixture at home against Brighton and Hove Albion.
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