Ruben Amorim – Football Flame

‘I will not quit’: Utd boss declares after final flop

22May

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‘I will not quit’: Utd boss declares after final flop

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim walks past the trophy following defeat in the UEFA Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. Picture date: Wednesday May 21, 2025. Ruben Amorim says he will leave without a pay-off if Manchester United's board and fans want him to after the painful Europa League final loss to Tottenham. The Red Devils wasted their get-out-of-jail-free card at the end of a wretched domestic campaign as the side 16th in the Premier League lost 1-0 to 17th-placed Spurs at San Mames on Wednesday night. "What I can say is that I think it was clear we were the better team, but then we managed not to score again, and then it's really hard to win football matches," Amorim said. "But the guys tried everything to win the game." United's first Europa ...

Man Utd to receive crucial transfer boost even if Spurs win Europa League final

14May

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Man Utd to receive crucial transfer boost even if Spurs win Europa League final

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 11:Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks dejected as he leaves the pitch at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and West Ham United FC at Old Trafford on May 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. Manchester United have made no attempts to underplay the importance of the club qualifying for next season's Champions League. That is the prize, as well as a third trophy in as many years, if the Red Devils defeat Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on May 21. "I think it is about the budget when planning for next season. The Champions League can change everything," Ruben Amorim explained in April. "If you are in the Champions League, you play top teams on a Wednesday and at the weekend. This is the best thing...

Amorim wants to keep Fernandes at Man Utd

7May

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Amorim wants to keep Fernandes at Man Utd

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United trains with teammates during a training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 semi final second leg match between Manchester United and Athletic Club at Carrington Training Ground on May 07, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim wants to keep captain Bruno Fernandes at the club amid interest from Saudi Arabia. Fernandes' contract runs to 2027 but the Portugal playmaker has been the subject of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, who are thought to be willing to offer a huge salary for the 30-year-old to move before next month's Club World Cup. Amorim knows he must sell players in order to fund an extensive summer squad rebuildi...

Amorim insists he’s ‘really confident’ in Onana despite two howlers

11Apr

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Amorim insists he’s ‘really confident’ in Onana despite two howlers

DECINES-CHARPIEU, FRANCE - APRIL 10: André Onana of Manchester United fails to hold on to ball leading to a goal for Lyon in final minute of game by Rayan Cherki of Lyon during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United at OL Stadium on April 10, 2025 in Decines-Charpieu, France. Ruben Amorim threw his support behind Andre Onana after the Manchester United goalkeeper blundered in the Europa League draw with Lyon. Onana was twice at fault as United were held 2-2 in the quarter-finals, conceding an equaliser with the last kick of the game. Onana had been involved in a pre-match spat with Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic who branded him one of the worst goalkeepers in United’s history. But Amorim backed the Cameroon internati...

Man Utd must improve after Fulham win, says Amorim

27Jan

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Man Utd must improve after Fulham win, says Amorim

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester United FC at Craven Cottage on January 26, 2025 in London, England. Ruben Amorim welcomed a rare clean sheet in Manchester United's 1-0 win at Fulham on Sunday but did not gloss over his side's need to improve despite a vital three points. Lisandro Martinez's deflected winner offered some respite to Amorim, who has won just four of his 12 Premier League games in charge. United climb to 12th in the table, now a comfortable 13 points above the bottom three. But their performance was in keeping with many others under two different managers this season, against sides with a fraction of their budget. There was little to get United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe excited ...

Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Nottingham Forest

7Dec

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Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Nottingham Forest

Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, applauds the fans as he walks towards the tunnel after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Everton FC at Old Trafford on December 01, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester United hosts Nottingham Forest in the Premier League as Ruben Amorim looks to bounce back after suffering his first defeat in charge. The Red Devils lost to Arsenal for a historic, fourth time in a row in the Premier League last time out. A promising start collapsed in the second half when the Gunners scored two goals from corner kicks. Amorim gets a big boost to his squad with Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez available for selection after serving a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation. Sat 13th place on 19 poi...

Amorim:Rashford ‘has to really want it’ to return to top form

27Nov

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Amorim:Rashford ‘has to really want it’ to return to top form

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim with Marcus Rashford during a training session at Carrington Training Centre, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday November 27, 2024. Ruben Amorim believes Marcus Rashford has to “really want it” if the forward is to recapture his 30-goal Manchester United form of two seasons ago. Rashford scored after two minutes of United’s 1-1 draw at Ipswich on Sunday, Amorim’s first game in charge, but this was only his fifth goal in 19 appearances. Last term Rashford scored only eight goals in 43 games, having registered a career-high 30 in the previous campaign. Amorim was asked what was required for Rashford to return to his best. “He has to be the first one to really want it,” the manager said. “Then, he will have the help of all the staff and fans. He has...

Ruben Amorim might be about to change Bruno Fernandes’ Manchester United plan

19Nov

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Ruben Amorim might be about to change Bruno Fernandes’ Manchester United plan

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United applauds the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Leicester City FC at Old Trafford on November 10, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images) Suspended for Portugal's final game of their UEFA Nations League campaign on Monday night, Ruben Amorim must have welcomed Roberto Martinez's decision to release Bruno Fernandes from international duty early.The Manchester United captain earned his second yellow card of the campaign in Portugal's 5-1 win over Poland on Friday night as they secured their position at the top of Group A1 with a game to spare, ruling him out of the trip to Croatia. As a result of clinching top spot, Portu...

1Nov

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Amorim appointed head coach at Man Utd

Sporting Head Coach Rúben Amorim prior to the match between Sporting CP and CD Nacional at Estádio José Alvalade on October 29, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Manchester United have got their man. Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim was appointed today as successor to Erik Ten Hag but will not join until November 11 at the start of the next international break. Amorim’s first match in charge of United – their sixth permanent boss since Sir Alex Ferguson retired – will be on November 24 at Ipswich Town and he has signed a contract until June 2027, with the option of a further year. United are reported to have paid Sporting an extra €1 million on top of his €10 million exit clause for an early release from his 30-day notice period. Ten Hag was sacked earlier this week, replaced temporarily by his as...

Ruben Amorim has 4-word answer for if he will be Man Utd boss in time for Chelsea match

30Oct

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Ruben Amorim has 4-word answer for if he will be Man Utd boss in time for Chelsea match

Sporting Head Coach Rúben Amorim prior to the match between Sporting CP and CD Nacional at Estádio José Alvalade on October 29, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim is playing it coy but looks increasingly likely to become Manchester United boss sooner rather than later. The Portuguese predictably fielded a LOT of questions from journalists after Sporting's 3-1 win over Nacional in the Portuguese League Cup quarterfinals. On Tuesday night he said his future "hasn't been decided yet" despite reports he has verbally agreed to a move to Old Trafford. "Nobody knows if this was my farewell match, or if there will be a farewell match," Amorim said. Asked if he will be in the dugout at Old Trafford for Sunday's game against Chelsea, Amorim said "I will be here". But ther...