- Man Utd won't print names of Cantona, Beckham or CR7
- Fans baffled with decision
- All three legends own their naming rights
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Exclusive Streaming Home
Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
Monthly from$12.99
Budget Cord-Cutter
Sling TV
✅ Provides nationwide access to USA Network, securing the primary cable home for the league's linear broadcasts.
✅ Includes access to live, local NBC affiliates for the marquee weekend matches in designated major media markets.
✅ Serves as the cheapest way to access live cable TV sports channels without paying for a bloated traditional bundle.
Monthly from$45.99
Premium Cable Alternative
DirecTV
✅ Carries both USA Network and your local NBC station, ensuring you get every nationally televised match.
✅ Includes unlimited cloud DVR storage so you can easily record and save early morning fixtures.
✅ Replicates the classic set-top box feel with a familiar channel guide, making it easy to channel-surf on weekend mornings.
Over 28 months$79.99
Exclusive Streaming Home
Peacock Premium
✅ Streams roughly 175 exclusive live matches per season that are completely blacked out on traditional TV.
✅ Acts as the league's US archive, providing full on-demand match replays shortly after every live broadcast concludes.
✅ Streams the popular "Goal Rush" whip-around show, which jumps between live highlights during the packed Saturday 10:00 a.m. ET window.
Monthly from$12.99
Getty Images SportTHE EXPLANATION
Manchester United later clarified the policy to The Sun, confirming that three icons, Cantona, Beckham and Ronaldo own their image rights, which means the club cannot print their names on shirts at their mega store.
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Getty DID YOU KNOW?
All three Old Trafford legends spent many memorable years at the club and won multiple accolades in glorious Sir Alex Ferguson era. Ronaldo even returned to the club in 2021, but his second stint was short-lived after he fell out with then-coach Erik ten Hag.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESER UNITED?
Ruben Amorim's United are currently touring the U.S. for their pre-season preparations and will next face Bournemouth in a friendly match in Chicago on Thursday.
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