Why Paul Scholes Quits Football Punditry: Reason Behind!

Paul Scholes, the Manchester United legend, has decided to retire from football punditry, as Paul Scholes son Aiden who is severely autistic and requires constant attention so he had to focus on his son . This poignant decision has won him the admiration from many across the globe.  

Why Did Paul Scholes Quit His Punditry Job?  

Scholes is fift, and he has a son Aiden who is 20 years old. Aiden has been diagnosed with autism when he was two and a half years old. Scholes explained that Aiden requires a lot of attention and the daily schedule is very rigid. Scholes has structured his day to fit Aiden's activities. He maintains that simple activities such as going for a swim, or a pizza and shopping significantly improve Aiden's mood and help him remain calm.  

"All the work I do now is around his routines."

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Family Life and Personal Challenges  

In a recent interview, he stated that his work used to clash with Aiden's schedule, which was very distressing for him and his autism. Scholes is trying to protect Aiden's sense of safety and happiness by pivoting to a schedule which is laid down by Aiden's activities. Recently, he also announced his separation from his wife Claire, after 26 years of marriage.

He once stated, "Aiden doesn't say much, but he understands a lot. His routine is very important to him, and I want to give him the best care possible." For this reason, Scholes has won him admiration from most of the public.  

Results from the Previous Night's Football Matches  

Many football games were played yesterday, and they certainly were able to bring excitement to the fans as they awaited the outcomes. Some of the main outcomes were as follows:  

• Manchester United's most recent game ended in a considerable victory for the club, and this was due to the great performances of the club's finest players.  
• Most of the other Premier League teams had thrilling games as well, which were characterized by surprising wins and tightly contested games.  
• There were, without a doubt, surprising outcomes in the weekend games, and this has seemingly added to the intrigue in the league standings.  

Paul Scholes Additional Information  

Retiring from professional football in 2013, Scholes made a brief return in 2012 due to lack of players from losing him to injuries at Manchester United. After his retirement, he became a football analyst which gained him prominence, but he later decided to step down from this role to spend more time with his family.