Why are Manchester United, Liverpool both up for sale now?
Live MintManchester United fans have celebrated the news that the Glazer family are open to selling the club after an acrimonious relationship with supporters during their 17 years in charge. But United are not the only iconic English club on the market with Liverpool's owners, the Fenway Sports Group, AFP Sport looks at the reasons why both the two most successful clubs in English football history are up for sale: Super League stalemate The Glazers and FSG were behind the botched attempt at a breakaway European Super League in 2021 that rapidly collapsed amid a furious backlash from fans, governing bodies and politicians. Newcastle threat Without a Super League, Champions League revenue is even more vital to United and Liverpool. As the Premier League takes a mid-season break for the World Cup, neither United nor Liverpool are in the top four. With a far more glorious history than the Blues and a larger global fanbase, both United and Liverpool should fetch a higher price despite being based in England's north-west compared to London.