“When you are playing for a top club, when the pressure is on, when scrutiny is everywhere, you need some privacy. You need a place away from public view where people can be open, and, at times, difficult conversations need to be had.”

English former footballer, pundit, and coach

Paul Scholes is an English former professional footballer, later a pundit and coach. He was born in 1974 and spent his entire senior playing career with Manchester United, where he became closely associated with the club’s success from 1993 to 2013. He won 25 trophies with Manchester United, including 11 Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles. He was known for his technical ability, accurate passing, sharp movement, long-range shooting, and an unusual capacity to score goals from midfield.