Manchester United’s decision to dismiss Rúben Amorim is already echoing strongly in Portugal. But strangely, the local media is treating the episode as an example of how quickly football can turn at elite level. Speaking ahead of Sporting CP’s Taça da Liga match against Vitória de Guimarães, Sporting head coach Rui Borges was asked about

Manchester United has dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge, following the club's draw against Leeds. The decision comes as United sits sixth in the Premier League, with Darren Fletcher set to lead the team against Burnley.

The Portuguese coach, who only joined the Red Devils in November 2024, has been relieved of his duties amid growing dissatisfaction with the team’s performances and recent comments that exposed internal tensions at Old Trafford.

Appointed in November 2024 to replace Erik ten Hag, Amorim oversaw a difficult debut season, with United finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham

Club statement says decision was made to ensure “best opportunity of highest possible Premier League finish.”