Pandemic inflicts off-pitch losses on soccer giants Man Utd, Juventus
ABY JOSE KOILPARAMBIL and CHRIS PETERS ENGLAND’S Manchester United and Italy's Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo's current and former teams, both suffered hefty financial losses for 2020-21 as the coronavirus crisis drained European soccer stadiums of fans. While Executive Vice Chairman Ed Woodward expressed confidence in United's recovery as Old Trafford hosts capacity crowds for the first time in almost 18 months, Juventus said it would also end its 2021-22 financial year, which will still be heavily affected by the pandemic, with a "significant loss". Woodward, who in April said he will step down at the end of the year, reflected on…