The eyes of the world may be on Qatar for the World Cup, but there is still plenty going on at Manchester United during the break from the Premier League.
Tuesday evening brought an announcement that Cristiano Ronaldo had been released with immediate effect following his incendiary interview with Piers Morgan. It also brought confirmation of news many United fans have been eagerly anticipating for some time: that the Glazer family are seeking a sale of the club.
While the news was shrouded in jargon – the statement said the owners were “commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives for the club” – its significance was clear. Like rivals Liverpool, Manchester United are now officially up for sale.