The days that shook men’s club football | OneFootball

Some days jolt men’s club football. According to NY Times, Crystal Palace had one on Friday as Oliver Glasner said he was leaving, shortly after word of a £20million deal with Manchester City for captain Marc Guehi.

On 22 November 2022, Manchester United ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract by mutual consent a week after his interview criticising Erik ten Hag and the club. Later the Glazers opened a strategic review that led to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority stake and day-to-day control.

On eight August 2021, disbelief gave way to tears as Leo Messi entered the Auditori 1899 and, before speaking, wept. Hopes of a last-minute fix or pressure on Javier Tebas faded, Messi was leaving Barcelona.

Before kick-off at Luton on two March 2022, Roman Abramovich said he would sell Chelsea after 19 years in charge. The decision followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with UK sanctions looming despite his denial of links to Vladimir Putin.

On four September 2025, just after the window shut and the international break began, Daniel Levy was removed as Tottenham’s executive chairman. After 24 years, his exit arrived without warning.

At 10.36am on Friday 26 January 2024, Liverpool confirmed Jürgen Klopp would step down at season’s end. The announcement stunned the game.

In November 1992, Leeds sold Eric Cantona across the Pennines to Manchester United. The shock was immediate.

In July 1999, Wolverhampton Wanderers idol Steve Bull retired after battling chronic knee problems the previous season. The news still felt abrupt.

Source: NY Times