Kick Off: Amorim sacked by Man Utd; HWG, Cancelo to Barca on loan

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Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: Amorim no longer the coach of Man Utd as Fletcher takes the post

Manchester United has officially announced the decision of sacking Ruben Amorim. Darren Fletcher will fill the post of Manchester United coach in their game against Burnley.

Romano: Cancelo to Barca on loan, Here We Go!

According to Fabrizio Romano, the transfer deal with Cancelo is done. The player will be on loan from Al-Hilal to Barcelona. The fee for this transaction is 4 million Euros. 

Match Reports

Nigeria 4-0 Mozambique: Unstoppable Super Eagles dominate the pitch

2023 runners-up Nigeria took another step towards their first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2013 as they ended Mozambique’s historic run with a 4-0 victory in the round of 16.

Egypt 3-1 Benin (aet): Pharaohs reign supreme after 120' over battling Benin

Egypt advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, claiming a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Benin AET to extend their unbeaten H2H record to five games.

These Things Happen

Romano: Ruben Amorim SACKED by Man Utd

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United has sacked their manager Ruben Amorim.

OFFICIAL: Gvardiol suffered a tibial fracture to his leg & Might miss the season

Manchester City have officially updared the injury situation of Josko Gvardiol.

First appearance after sacking! Amorim smiles with hands in pockets

According to the Manchester Evening News, Ruben Amorim was photographed with a broad smile after being dismissed by Manchester United.

Amorim's past 20 hrs: manager not coach, unstable position, officially sacked

Manchester United has officially announced Amorim's departure with the club.

OFFICIAL: Amorim no longer the coach of Man Utd as Fletcher takes the post

Manchester United has officially announced the decision of sacking Ruben Amorim. Darren Fletcher will fill the post of Manchester United coach in their game against Burnley.

Who's next? Amorim becomes the sixth EPL manager got sacked this season

Up to now, six of EPL managers at the starting of the season has been sacked with Manchester United's Ruben Amorim recently joining the list. Lets's see who they are and why they got sacked.

Garnacho hits a like to Ruben's departure news within seconds after Romano posts

Just now, Manchester United has officially announed Ruben Amorim's departure with the club, the journalist Fabrizio Romano posted this news on his Instagram. 

City up their interest in Guehi; Could move to sign him NOW ahead of Liverpool

Manchester City are exploring the possibility of signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace this month.

Sources: Semenyo set to join Man City by Wednesday after verbal agreement

According to the latest report from journalist Ben Jacobs, Bournemouth anticipate that Semenyo’s transfer to Manchester City will be finalized within the next 48 hours—before Wednesday. The player has already reached a verbal agreement with City on personal terms.

Cancelo update: Al-Hilal has asked Barca to let Lewan become part of the deal

According to Sacha Tavolieri, Lewandowski might become part of the Cancelo deal between Barcelona and Al-Hilal.

Romano: Amorim clashed with United’s hierarchy over transfer strategy & tactics

Romano: Ruben Amorim has just been SACKED by Manchester United. Decision made this morning. Tensions with United’s hierarchy, including football director Jason Wilcox, over January transfer strategy & tactical approach (Amorim’s 3-4-3 preference clashed with club’s vision). It’s over. #MUFC

Manchester United draw up a 12-man shortlist to replace Amorim

Manchester United have officially ended Ruben Amorim’s spell at Old Trafford and have immediately begun the search for his successor. 

Amorim at Man Utd: 63 matches, W25, D15, L23, 1 Europa League final lost

Manchester United has officially sacked Ruben Amorim from being the head coach of Manchester United. 

The seven key moments in Ruben Amorim's downfall

Ruben Amorim was hailed as 'one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football' when he signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Manchester United in November 2024.

Amorim's immediate reaction to Man Utd sack revealed as former boss leaves UK

Ruben Amorim is leaving the United Kingdom following Manchester United's decision to give him the axe. 

Fernandes and Maguire lead Amorim tributes after Man Utd sacking

Several Manchester United players, including Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire, have posted messages on social media to thank Ruben Amorim after the coach was sacked on Monday.

Nuno 'surprised and sad' to see Amorim sacked by Man Utd

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has said he is "surprised and sad" to see Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United.

What They Say

Time for Man Utd to get an ‘experienced’ coach, says former winger Sharpe

Former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe believes the club should “go down a more experienced route” when hiring a new head coach.

Frank: Spurs must have optimistic approach in league of small margins

Thomas Frank has urged Tottenham to have an optimistic approach to the Premier League due to the small margins of the competition this season.

Egypt prepared for any AFCON opponent, claims Hassan

Egypt boss Hossam Hassan insisted that his side are ready to face any opponent as they have their eyes set on Africa Cup of Nations glory.

Risse: I should never have left LIV; I moved to tears when manager forced me out

The former Liverpool defender opened up on his emotional exit from Anfield and his regret over leaving the Reds in 2008

Neymar was close to retiring before surgery, reveals his father

Neymar was close to retiring when he suffered his latest injury, as revealed by his father and agent, Neymar da Silva Santos Sr.

Arteta would consider taking Man Utd job, claims Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand has boldly claimed that Mikel Arteta would consider leaving Premier League title contenders Arsenal to take over at Manchester United after Ruben Amorim's sacking.

Fixtures of the day

AFCON 25

Algeria VS Democratic Republic of the Congo 2025/01/07 16:00 UTC

Côte d'Ivoire VS Burkina Faso 2025/01/07 19:00 UTC

Serie A

Lecce VS Roma 2025/01/07 17:00 UTC

Sassuolo VS Juventus 2025/01/07 19:45 UTC

EPL

West Ham United VS Nottingham Forest 2025/01/07 20:00 UTC

Related: Benin Santos Egypt Arsenal Chelsea Manchester United Liverpool Tottenham Hotspur Manchester City Crystal Palace West Ham United AFC Bournemouth Mozambique Nigeria Barcelona Sweden Galatasaray Al Hilal Rio Ferdinand John Arne Riise Arteta Enzo Maresca Amorim Lewandowski Neymar Hossam Hassan Cancelo Maguire T. Frank Vítor Pereira Ange Postecoglou Lee Sharpe Graham Potter Nuno Bruno Fernandes Osimhen Guehi Gvardiol Garnacho Fabrizio Romano Antoine Semenyo
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