Only at Manchester United could the news that arguably the club's greatest-ever player leaving with immediate effect be gazumped just a few hours later by the 'for sale' signs going up at Old Trafford.
Even by United's standards, Tuesday evening was quite spectacular. At 5.30pm, the club issued a statement confirming that Cristiano Ronaldo had left by mutual consent in the wake of his TV interview with Piers Morgan.
At 9.30pm, another statement from United revealed that the Glazer family are exploring 'strategic alternatives' and may be ready to sell up after 17 years in power.