Man Utd legend Paul Scholes has received heartfelt praise from his daughter Alicia after bravely opening up about his life as a dad to his autistic son, Aiden. Scholes recently revealed that he stepped back from live TV commitments to dedicate more time to Aiden, whose routine is key to his daily life. On the Stick to Football podcast, he shared how each week revolves around Aiden’s activities, from swimming to pizza nights and those treasured trips to Tesco for chocolate.
Despite separating from his wife, Claire, Scholes remains devoted to his three children. Alicia, a rising netball star with London Pulse, took to Instagram with a moving tribute to her dad. She highlighted his ability to balance life’s hurdles while always being a present and supportive father.
“I’ve never known anyone who dislikes talking about themselves more than you, Dad!” she posted. “Speaking about Aidie must have been tough, but you did it. Growing up, you were always there, taking me to school and working so hard. People see you as kind and caring, and I’m proud you’re my dad. You’ve shown me how to keep the important things in focus and ignore naysayers,” Alicia shared.
Her touching words resonated with many, including David Beckham, who commented: “Perfect words for your amazing dad.”
Alicia’s full support and admiration highlight the sacrifices Scholes made both on and off the pitch, marking him as a true role model not just in football but in life. Bravo, Paul Scholes! 👏