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Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim

Amorim relieved after United make victory 'complicated'

Under-fire Ruben Amorim was delighted by Manchester United's much-needed victory over Chelsea but wants his team to stop making life needlessly "complicated".

Soccer • 20 Sep

'Not even the Pope' could force Amorim to change system

Under-fire Ruben Amorim suggested even the Pope could not make him change his approach having been reassured by Jim Ratcliffe that he does not need to fear white smoke from Manchester United.

Soccer • 20 Sep

Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, looks dejected after his team concede during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Grimsby Town and Manchester United at Blundell Park

Amorim says he wouldn't even change style for the Pope

Under-fire Ruben Amorim suggested even the Pope could not make him change his approach having been reassured by Jim Ratcliffe that he does not need to fear white smoke from Manchester United.

Soccer • 19 Sep

Ruben Amorim, manager of Manchester United looks dejected during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Amorim will not budge on tactics despite derby defeat

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said the club will have to sack him before he changes his philosophy.

Soccer • 14 Sep

United's Onana agrees loan move to Trabzonspor

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has agreed to join Trabzonspor on a season-long loan.

Soccer • 08 Sep

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim applauds the fans after 3-2 win over Burnley, August 2025

Amorim feels United deserved to eventually beat Burnley

Ruben Amorim called Manchester United deserved winners after Bruno Fernandes' penalty deep into stoppage time saw them scrape a 3-2 win over Burnley.

Soccer • 30 Aug

Amorim says he won't quit despite United frustrations

If Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim sounded on the brink of resignation after their shock League Cup loss to fourth-tier Grimsby Town on Wednesday, he clarified his comments on Friday, saying emotions got the better of him.

Soccer • 29 Aug

GRIMSBY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, looks dejected after his team concede during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Grimsby Town and Manchester United at Blundell Park on August 27, 2025 in Grimsby, England. (

Exasperated Amorim at a loss to explain Grimsby defeat

Exasperated Ruben Amorim was at a loss to explain Manchester United's wretched display at Grimsby and admitted their Carabao Cup humiliation to League Two opposition was thoroughly deserved.

Soccer • 28 Aug

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Ruben Amorim the head coach / manager of Manchester United instructs Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United as he comes on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, 20

'We are more confident' - Amorim on new-look United

Ruben Amorim feels there is more freedom, physicality and confidence in Manchester United's play than last season.

Soccer • 24 Aug

Rube Amorim's side were somewhat unfortunate to lose to Arsenal

Amorim demands consistency as United head to Fulham

Ruben Amorim stressed the importance of maintaining high performance levels as Manchester United make Sunday's "tough" trip to Fulham seeking a first win of the season.

Soccer • 23 Aug

'I am really more confident. That is clear. I am more confident in this moment'

Amorim more confident in Man Utd ahead of new season

Ruben Amorim says he feels "more confident" about Manchester United's qualities heading into Sunday's Premier League opener against Arsenal.

Soccer • 16 Aug

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: New signings Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha of Manchester United pose for a photo while holding match shirts prior to the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and ACF Fiorentina at Old Traffo

Amorim backs Sesko to star long-term for United

Ruben Amorim says new signing Benjamin Sesko is ready to start Sunday's Premier League opener against Arsenal and backed the striker to star for Manchester United for years to come.

Soccer • 15 Aug

Rasmus Højlund #9 of Manchester United celebrates a goal during the second half of the Premier League Summer Series match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Soldier Field on July 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Updated Hojlund vows to fight for his place at Man United

Rasmus Hojlund has vowed to fight for his place at Manchester United and says he would welcome competition as Ruben Amorim's side target RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

Soccer • 31 Jul

Ruben Amorim is making his mark on Old Trafford

Shaw hails Amorim for ending toxic atmosphere at United

Luke Shaw fully supports Ruben Amorim's demanding approach as the Manchester United head coach seeks to transform what the defender admits has at times been a "toxic" environment.

Soccer • 30 Jul

Rashford eager to link up with Yamal at Barcelona

Marcus Rashford has revealed he would like to play alongside teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal at Barcelona.

Soccer • 22 Jun

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Amad Diallo of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Aston Villa FC at Old Trafford on May 25, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Diallo has no regrets after reacting to 'mom insults'

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo says he has no regrets after appearing to make an obscene gesture towards supporters in Malaysia earlier this week, alleging it was in response to insults about his mother.

Soccer • 29 May

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - MAY 28: Harry Amass (L) and Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United (C) in action during the match between Manchester United and ASEAN All Stars at Bukit Jalil National Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by

United players needed boos in Malaysia - Amorim

Manchester United were booed after starting their post-season tour to Asia with a meek defeat in Malaysia – a reaction head coach Ruben Amorim welcomed and feels his players may even "need".

Soccer • 28 May

Ruben Amorim addressed the Old Trafford crowd after the 2-0 win over Aston Villa

Amorim promises United fans that 'good days are coming'

Ruben Amorim told fans "the good days are coming" as Manchester United's head coach apologised for a wretched campaign during an impassioned end-of-season address.

Soccer • 25 May

Ruben Amorim has endured a testing time in charge of Manchester United

Amorim plans apology to fans over United's poor season

Ruben Amorim plans to apologise to Manchester United fans after a dismal season comes to close against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Soccer • 24 May

Ruben Amorim could not provide the spark his Manchester United needed in the Europa League final

United to keep faith with Amorim despite Europa defeat

Manchester United remain behind head coach Ruben Amorim despite Wednesday's damaging Europa League final defeat to Tottenham

Soccer • 22 May

Ange Postecoglou will have to plan without one of his key attacking players

Postecoglou 'gutted' as Spurs lose Kulusevski for final

Ange Postecoglou is devastated Tottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski will miss next week's Europa League final and has cast doubt over his chances of being fit for the start of next season.

Soccer • 15 May

Ruben Amorim at Carrington training ground today

Amorim felt duty to pay for staff's final tickets

Ruben Amorim says he stumped up for the backroom staff's families to attend the Europa League final as he felt a duty to help during a difficult time at Manchester United.

Soccer • 14 May

Ruben Amorim looks on during the victory over Athletic Bilbao

Amorim believes fighting spirit carried United to final

Ruben Amorim felt Manchester United's fighting spirit helped mask their weaknesses as Mason Mount inspired a comeback victory against Athletic Bilbao to help set up an "all or nothing" Europa League final against Tottenham.

Soccer • 09 May

'I think they have to think about the second leg'

Amorim insists tie is not finished after win in Bilbao

Ruben Amorim told his players that the job is not done despite Manchester United taking a giant step towards the Europa League final with a memorable away win at 10-man Athletic Bilbao

Soccer • 02 May

It has not been an easy start for Ruben Amorim at the 20-time English champions

Amorim has 'no regrets' over United move despite timing

Ruben Amorim says he has "no regrets at all" about joining Manchester United - but admits a problem period four months ago had him questioning whether he should have pushed harder to delay his arrival.

Soccer • 27 Apr