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Ruben Amorim
Born: January 27, 1985
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Lisbon, Portugal
Nationality: 
Portuguese
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PortuguesePosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 2020-2024 | Sporting Lisbon |
| 2024- | Manchester United | |
Sports Mole has 3,109 articles about Ruben Amorim. Articles 1 to 40:
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Man United news: 'I would have preferred him to stay': Red Devils starter reflects on Ruben Amorim's impact at Old Trafford
Manchester United starter reveals Amorim was one of the most important managers during his time at Old Trafford, as the Portuguese boss eyes a Premier League.Jun 5, 08:53
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Man United captain Bruno Fernandes opens up on 'needed' Ruben Amorim exit, Michael Carrick arrival
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says that the Red Devils 'needed a change' when Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim as head coach.May 20, 16:51
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Manchester United news: Ruben Amorim 'closing in' on return to management after mid-season sacking
Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is allegedly closing in on a return to management after his mid-season sacking from Old Trafford.May 19, 15:45
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Marcus Rashford ready to 'abandon' contract plan to seal summer Barcelona move
Marcus Rashford is reportedly willing to abandon his current contract plan in order to push through a move from Manchester United to Barcelona.May 18, 16:53
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Top 10 UEFA Cup/Europa League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2026 Europa League final between Freiburg and Aston Villa, Sports Mole rounds up the 10 greatest finals in UEFA Cup/Europa League history.May 18, 08:00
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Kobbie Mainoo opens up on Man United struggles under Ruben Amorim with Old Trafford exit 'considered'
Kobbie Mainoo admits that he considered leaving Manchester United while Ruben Amorim was in charge.May 16, 15:54
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Barcelona set timeline for 'fresh talks' with Man Utd over Marcus Rashford deal
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to reopen talks with Manchester United over the permanent signing of Marcus Rashford.May 15, 14:00
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Man United vs. Nottingham Forest: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.May 15, 12:22
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'plotting move' for Ligue 1 starlet who left former club after Ruben Amorim snub
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Lyon attacker Afonso Moreira during the summer transfer window.May 7, 17:13
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Man United news: 'I kept trying to show the coach he was wrong' - Casemiro opens up on Amorim spell
May 7, 09:09
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Man United vs. Liverpool all-time combined XI: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic?
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from Manchester United and Liverpool throughout the Premier League era.May 4, 11:49
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Man Utd next manager: Premier League boss 'rivalling' Michael Carrick for permanent Red Devils job
Manchester United are reportedly considering Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as a potential alternative to Michael Carrick as the club's permanent head coach.Apr 30, 16:47
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Man United news: Return to the Premier League? Ruben Amorim in the sights of London club
Ruben Amorim could make an unexpected return to the Premier League next season, with a traditional London club having placed him among their primary managerial targets.Apr 23, 08:56
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Man Utd news: When will Red Devils announce new Kobbie Mainoo contract after 'verbal agreement'?
Manchester United are reportedly on the verge of agreeing a new five-year contract for midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.Apr 21, 16:02
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Chelsea vs. Man United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between long-time Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.Apr 16, 07:00
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Arsenal vs. Sporting Lisbon: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Champions League rivals Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal.Apr 13, 11:37
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Why Alejandro Garnacho left Man United: Chelsea winger opens up on Old Trafford exit
Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho reveals why he left Manchester United for Stamford Bridge last summer.Apr 11, 00:09
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Michael Carrick future: Man United head coach sends clear message to club chiefs ahead of major decision
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick insists that he can deal with the pressure of being in charge of the 20-time English champions.Apr 10, 19:08
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Manchester United transfer news: 'One of the worst sales in history' - Materazzi slams United decision
Since Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim, Manchester United appear to have finally found their footing and are pushing hard for a Champions League place. For Marco Materazzi, however, the Red Devils made a serious error in the transfer market.Apr 10, 08:43
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Man United star delivers Michael Carrick verdict while taking apparent swipe at "complicated" Ruben Amorim tactics
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens suggests that Ruben Amorim's tactics during his time as Red Devils head coach were "too complicated".Apr 1, 09:48
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Man Utd candidate 'closing in' on manager's job following major contract update
Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick is reportedly moving closer to securing the role on a full-time basis.Mar 27, 16:56
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Harry Maguire's true feelings on Ruben Amorim revealed after Portuguese's difficult spell at Man United
Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire backs former Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim to go on and enjoy a successful managerial career.Mar 26, 09:42
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Man Utd transfer news: Borussia Dortmund 'keen' on signing Red Devils flop for a third time
Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho is reportedly attracting interest from former club Borussia Dortmund, who are in talks with the attacker's representatives.Mar 19, 14:19
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Next Man United manager: Mauricio Pochettino's Old Trafford job chances 'revealed' amid Spurs return links
Manchester United are reportedly not considering former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino in their search for a new head coach.Mar 14, 00:22
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Aston Villa vs. Man Utd: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Aston Villa.Mar 13, 18:09
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Man United: How Kobbie Mainoo went from forgotten man to crucial figure under Michael Carrick
Trivela explores how Kobbie Mainoo went from being forgotten to flourishing at Manchester United under Michael Carrick.Mar 10, 08:29
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Manchester United transfer news: Premier League defender set to be at centre of 'battle' between Red Devils and Liverpool
Manchester United may reportedly have to defeat Liverpool in the race to sign a Premier League defender in the summer transfer window.Mar 8, 00:33
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Man United vs. Crystal Palace: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Crystal Palace.Feb 27, 10:40
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim 'lined up' for swift return with surprise club
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is allegedly in line to be offered a surprise opportunity to return to the dugout.Feb 26, 17:50
Kobbie Mainoo: 'Major' update on 20-year-old's future amid Man United ace's excellent form
Manchester United are reportedly yet to officially reopen contract discussions with English midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.Feb 26, 09:54
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils have Marcus Rashford 'regret' as summer speculation continues
Manchester United regret their decision to allow Barcelona to sign Marcus Rashford for £26m during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.Feb 19, 09:11
Manchester United transfer news: Marcus Rashford's 'hopes' on summer revealed amid rumours of return from Barcelona
Marcus Rashford's latest stance on a potential return to Manchester United from Barcelona is reportedly revealed amid rumours of a reunion at the end of the season.Feb 15, 23:46
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Manchester United transfer news: 'Imminent departure' from Manchester City could see 'major talent' arrive at Old Trafford
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the addition of a youngster from Manchester City, with the teenager set to be the latest star to leave.Feb 15, 16:18
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Igor Tudor to Tottenham: Style of play, credentials and an instant North London derby test
Following Igor Tudor's appointment as Tottenham Hotspur manager, Sports Mole examines whether he could scupper Arsenal's Premier League title dreams.Feb 14, 22:04
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Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe confident Red Devils are heading in right direction after 'very unpopular decisions'
Manchester United's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says that the "difficult" decisions that have been made during his time at Old Trafford are "beginning to pay off".Feb 11, 18:13
Manchester United news: "Very embarrassing for Ruben Amorim" – Kobbie Mainoo renaissance highlights manager's mistakes
Since the departure of Ruben Amorim, Kobbie Mainoo has put together a string of impressive performances under Michael Carrick, highlighting the former's mistakes at Manchester United.Feb 9, 09:54
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Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City: Arne Slot equals unwanted Premier League record that highlights reason he could be sacked
Liverpool's 2-1 defeat against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday saw Arne Slot's side equal an unwanted Premier League record, fuelling calls for him to be sacked.Feb 8, 19:44
Manchester United news: Star addresses "effort" and "mentality" of club under Michael Carrick after Ruben Amorim comparison
A Manchester United star addresses the comparisons between Michael Carrick and Ruben Amorim after his side's 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.Feb 8, 15:46
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West Ham vs. Man Utd: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between West Ham United and Manchester United.Feb 8, 14:31
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Man Utd next manager: Two reasons why Luis Enrique will snub Red Devils interest in summer
Manchester United are reportedly failing in their attempts to bring Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique to Old Trafford this summer.Feb 6, 14:59
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