JAKARTA - Ed Woodward on Wednesday reportedly resigned from his position as Executive Deputy Chairman of Manchester United as a result of his involvement in the formation of the European Super League, a midweek competition against the Champions League that was announced on Sunday, April 18 yesterday.
News of Woodward's resignation came only moments after reports that Chelsea and Manchester City were ready to bid for their retirement from the European Super League.
The Manchester Evening News daily said Woodward would remain in office until the end of the season despite submitting his resignation.
The formation of the European Super League, which was announced simultaneously by six English teams, three Italian teams and three Spanish teams on Sunday, received a less positive response from many circles.
FIFA, UEFA and various football organizations condemned the competition and threatened sanctions for clubs, coaches and players involved in it.
Criticism has also been poured out from the football fan community, including supporters of the clubs involved.
Following the formation of the European Super League, Woodward resigned from his post at UEFA.
The name Woodward himself was even mentioned directly by UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin when responding to the formation of the European Super League.
"Ed Woodward, he called me last Thursday and said 'good reform, I fully support' ... when it became clear he had already signed another agreement," Ceferin said on Sunday.
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