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The Independent UK
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Paul Scholes quits football commentary to care for autistic son

Paul Scholes has stepped back from commentary duties - (PA Archive)

Paul Scholes has revealed he stopped doing commentary work in order to fit in with the routine of his disabled son.

The former Manchester United midfielder co-parents 20-year-old Aiden, who has severe autism, with his ex-wife, and opened up about the challenges on the Stick to Football podcast.

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