Norman Foster’s redesign of Old Trafford brings to the fore a long-standing uneasiness about the monetisation of football

The new Manchester United stadium design has been revealed in a series of renders that show plans for a 100,000-seat capacity venue with towering spikes. Foster + Partners plans to replace Old Trafford with the "world's greatest" stadium,

In a week where the countdown clock was started on Old Trafford as we know it, Manchester United’s historical home reminded us that when the football is good it remains the perfect companion.