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      Fans ‘cringe so hard’ at ‘incredibly awkward’ Ruben Amorim interview as new Man Utd manager is grilled by reporter

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      RUBEN AMORIM was involved in an awkward moment with an English journalist ahead of Sporting Lisbon’s game against Manchester City.The new Manchester United manager, 39, will face off against Pep Guardiola’s side in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Ruben Amorim had an awkward exchange in his press conference on TuesdayCredit: PAHe was unwilling to speak English which led to a moment fans labelled ‘cringe’Credit: XHe has the opportunity to beat the Red Devils’ local rivals before he even arrives at Old Trafford on November 11.And on Monday he was quizzed about earning a win over the Premier League champions by Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill.But Cotterill was keen for Amorim to speak in English… which led to an awkward moment between the pair.The Sky Sports journalist asked: “I wondered if you were aware that obviously to win tomorrow night will be brilliant for your current club [Sporting] but also brilliant for your new club [Man Utd].READ MORE ON MAN UTD”You could be a hero even before you get on a plane to Manchester. Has that crossed your mind? In English please.”A sheepish Amorim, who has been praised already for his excellent English skills, replied: “Sorry, I cannot speak in English now.”Cotterill proceeded to ask “why” on two occasions, before Amorim added: “I’m sorry, they [the other journalists] will miss me in Portuguese so I have to speak in Portuguese.”Cotterill said: “They’ve had about 25 minutes in Portuguese. We want 10 seconds in English.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe press officer then intervened to say: “We will proceed in Portuguese, next week you can hear him talking English.”Before Cotterill added: “It’s like a cold shoulder to your English fans.”How Ruud van Nistelrooy’s ‘donut solution’ kicked off Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd revolution earlyAmorim laughed off the comment, but those on social media were quick to react.One said: “Cringing so hard watching this clip. Fair play to Amorim for keeping his cool.”Another added: “He shoulda trolled the journalist in Portuguese. Easy pickings.”A third responded: “This is stomach-churning.”And a fourth said: “Huge respect to Ruben Amorim for standing firm on his beliefs.”The less said about having to answer questions in English whilst he’s in Portugal the better 🤦🏿‍♂️.”Amorim’s first game in charge of Man Utd comes away at Ipswich on November 24.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Fulham stars repeatedly slap pitch-invading fan on head in wild celebrations as he is dragged off by stewards

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      FULHAM stars repeatedly slapped the head of a pitch-invading fan in wild celebrations after their incredible comeback win over Brentford.The Cottagers were 1-0 down in their West London derby with just minutes remaining when Harry Wilson netted an extraordinary 92nd-minute equaliser.A fan celebrated Fulham’s late win over Brentford on the pitch with playersCredit: Sky SportsHe was slapped on the head by Fulham stars before being taken off the field by securityCredit: Sky SportsBrentford were left shellshocked by Fulham’s late effort.But the Bees were stung again when Wilson pounced with a 97th-minute header to seal a 2-1 victory.The Welshman’s brilliant brace sparked jubilant celebrations among the Craven Cottage faithful.And one supporter got carried away as he left the stands for the pitch.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe fan immediately ran to Wilson before hugging him in delight.Rodrigo Muniz and Tom Cairney also joined in the celebrations.And the group toasted Wilson’s winner by hilariously repeatedly slapping the fan on the head.The supporter appeared to love it though as he continued roaring with joy.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut his party with the players was short-lived as security intervened.They surrounded the man as Fulham’s stars broke away.’That’s the type of game where babies are made’, says Prem legend to leave Monday Night Football studio in stitchesAnd he was quickly escorted back off the pitch to continue the fun elsewhere.The win saw Fulham move up to ninth in the table, putting them two points ahead of 12th-place Brentford. More

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      Man Utd told ‘Cole Palmer owns every one of your players’ after video of filthy skill in Chelsea draw emerges

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      CHELSEA fans hailed Cole Palmer after his audacious skill against Manchester United.The England international, 22, was largely kept quiet at Old Trafford on Sunday as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw.Cole Palmer brilliantly nutmegged Manuel Ugarte with a superb piece of skillCredit: XChelsea fans were in awe of the England international’s moment of geniusCredit: XBut Palmer, 22, still showed his class with one eye-catching moment up against Man Utd’s new signing Manuel Ugarte.Neither side were able to keep hold of possession as the ball bounced around in an ugly passage of play.Eventually, it dropped to Palmer who feinted to take it one way and then fed the ball through Ugarte’s legs.He then found space and played a pass to start a Chelsea move.READ MORE ON CHELSEAAnd the piece of skill was not missed by Blues supporters who were quick to heap praise on their talisman.One said: “He actually owns every Manchester United player.”Another added: “Nutmeg with a ball that’s still in the air is wild 🤯.”A third replied: “Nah, this guy is an exceptional baller.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhile a fourth responded: “Pure skill from Palmer. That was icy.”Palmer has already scored seven goals and assisted 5 in 12 games this season.Cole Palmer’s reaction to being compared to Zola will make you feel old as fans say ‘he actually said that out loud?’He has continued his fine form from his opening campaign at Chelsea where he racked up 42 goal contributions in 48 matches.Chelsea sit fourth in the Premier League table, above Arsenal on goal difference – who they face at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. More

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      Inside bizarre football league where every single game is home match with unique pitches hosting four divisions at once

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      A BIZARRE football league sees teams play every game at home – with unique pitches hosting FOUR divisions at once.The Bristol Downs League was formed almost 120 years ago and takes place every Saturday afternoon.A bizarre football league sees four divisions play at the same timeCredit: AlamyThe Bristol Downs League has 1,500 active footballers playing alongside each otherCredit: YouTubeNo less than 41 amateur teams, comprised of over 1,500 players, gather at 2pm on one giant field to compete across four divisions.Incredibly, over 400 matches are played per season at the Clifton Downs, a massive 442-acre open parkland situated on top of Bristol’s Avon Gorge.The huge space, which spreads to Durdham Down, is divided into 32 football fields parked right alongside each other, allowing multiple matches to be played at the same time.It means no team ever really plays away from home, with all fixtures effectively taking place in the same spot.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Bristol Downs League was created way back in 1905 and has seen a host of sports stars take part over the years.Former England and Arsenal captain Eddie Hapgood was one of the biggest football stars to ply his trade there in the early 1920s.Ex-England cricket skipper Wally Hammond could also be found there trying his hand at the beautiful game nearly a century ago.While former Scotland and Celtic goalie Jonathan Gould has fond memories of the Downs — having played there as a STRIKER.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe told BBC Sport: “The weather was not always great up on the Downs, it’s a little bit exposed.“It’s incredible to think so many people come up here on a weekend and enjoy the game of football.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsEvery team effectively plays all their games at homeCredit: AlamyEx-Celtic and Scotland goalie Jonathan Gould used to play in the league as a strikerCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun Glasgow“How do we keep this going so in 100 years it’s still here? Maybe we put some money into it and keep it alive.“The refs want to be here, the players want to be here. It’s part of the culture of Bristol Saturday afternoons — it’s incredible.” More

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      New Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim to be handed instant injury boost as £60m ace set for first-team return

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      RUBEN AMORIM is set to be handed an instant injury boost when he finally takes charge at Manchester United after Mason Mount returned to first-team training.The Portuguese boss has been confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s successor at Old Trafford.Mason Mount is back in full training at Man Utd after another injury setbackCredit: GettyThe boost comes as Ruben Amorim prepares to leave Sporting Lisbon for Old TraffordCredit: EPABut he will not be taking the reins until after November’s international break.It means the current Sporting Lisbon chief has plenty of time to prep for his first game against Ipswich Town as interim gaffer Ruud van Nistelrooy takes charge of fixtures with PAOK and Leicester.And Amorim is sure to be running his eye over United’s talented, yet underperforming, squad.He certainly won’t be short on options after Ten Hag was provided with £200million-worth of new stars over the summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut one forgotten ace is also set to rejoin the pack, with Mount returning to full training after missing the whole of October with injury.Mount was signed from Chelsea a year ago for an initial £55m, with fee potentially hitting £60m.Still only 25, he should be hitting his peak after leading the Blues to the Champions League and Club World Cup.But Mount has been hit by numerous injury problems at United and so far has just one goal in 25 outings.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe England star will be desperate to relive his Stamford Bridge glory days at Old Trafford.And he could be one of the beneficiaries of Amorim’s new 3-4-3 formation, which sees two versatile forwards sit either side of the striker.’Career threatening!’ Ex-Prem ref reacts to Martinez’s tackle on Cole Palmer in Man Utd vs Chelsea | The Whistleblower, Mark HalseyMount played a similar role on the right at Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel.But he will first need to prove his fitness while also convincing Amorim that he is more deserving of a place in the forward line than the likes of Marcus Rashord, Bruno Fernandes or Alejandro Garnacho.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Xabi Alonso breaks silence on why he ruled himself out of Liverpool job after Jurgen Klopp quit

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      XABI ALONSO has broken his silence on why he ruled himself out of the Liverpool job at the end of last season.Ex-Reds midfielder Alonso, 42, was the obvious candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp after the German confirmed he was leaving.Xabi Alonso has spoken about why he did not take the Liverpool jobCredit: PAArne Slot ended up replacing Jurgen Klopp in the summerCredit: GettyAlonso guided Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title last season without losing a game.They also won the DFB Pokal and reached the Europa League final.But Alonso then surprisingly announced he was going to stay at Leverkusen, removing any chance of him succeeding Klopp.Now he has opened up about why that was the case when he was asked whether he ever seriously considered the job at Anfield.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTo which he replied: “At that time I was focused, I had a big thing with the players and we were really focused on that.”Arne Slot ended up replacing Klopp and will come up against Alonso on Tuesday night when Liverpool host Leverkusen in the Champions League.In the build-up to the game, Alonso, who is also being linked with Real Madrid, was quizzed on whether he could join Liverpool in the future.He said: “Let’s talk about the game tomorrow, it’s more interesting than my future.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Let’s talk about the great players on both sides, that is what is in my head.”For us it is a big challenge to come here. Liverpool at the moment is one of the best if not the best in Europe, they are showing that in a very strong Premier League and the Champions League.Roy Keane fumes Man Utd ‘wouldn’t have tolerated’ Xabi Alonso’s behaviour”It’s a good squad, good coach. At Anfield, it’s a big challenge. We’re looking forward to it, let’s see what happens.”Slot has made a sensational start to life as Liverpool boss, winning eight of his opening 10 Premier League games as they sit two points clear at the top of the table.Leverkusen are struggling in fourth in the Bundesliga, seven points adrift of Bayern Munich.But they have picked up seven points from three Champions League matches, including wins over Feyenoord and AC Milan. More

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      Neymar limps off and fumes on sidelines after lasting just 30 minutes on comeback from horror ACL injury

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      NEYMAR limped off with a new injury less than 30 minutes into his return from a horror ACL setback.The ace was forced to go under the knife a year ago after busting his knee while playing for new club Al-Hilal.Neymar pulled up with an injury just 30 minutes into his comeback from an ACL problemCredit: GettyThe ace collapsed to the ground while clutching his legCredit: GettyNeymar missed the entirety of the campaign as his side stormed to the Saudi Pro League title.And two weeks ago the Brazil star made his tentative first steps on the pitch as a late sub against Al-Ain.But last night saw Neymar come off the bench against Esteghal just before the hour mark for a proper reintroduction to football.Al-Hilal won their Asian Champions League match 3-0 thanks to an Aleksandr Mitrovic hat-trick.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, Neymar was unable to see out the end of the match.After being on the pitch for just 28 minutes, Neymar pulled up after stretching his leg to receive a pass.He looked to be in agony as he fell to the floor in a heap.And the Brazilian ended up limping off the pitch while clutching his hamstring in another fresh injury blow.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNeymar showed his frustration on the sideline too as he threw his shinpads while looking despondent.Neymar’s played just seven times for Al-Hilal following a £75million move from Paris Saint-Germain a year ago, scoring once in the process.Neymar ‘set to buy £7million six-acre private ISLAND’ which has four spectacular villas in tropical waters off BrazilHe is reportedly being paid £125m a year by the Saudi side — six times his salary at PSG.But after the game, Neymar took to social media to assure fans he will be back soon by claiming his potential leg injury was hopefully just a cramp.He said: “I felt like a cramp but very strong! I will do exams and hope it’s nothing more.“It’s normal for this to happen after one year, the doctors already warned me.“This is why I need to be careful and have more minutes to play.” More

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      ‘That’s the type of game where babies are made’, says Prem legend to leave Monday Night Football studio in stitches

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      PREMIER LEAGUE legend Dimitar Berbatov left fans in stitches with a hilarious comment about Fulham’s comeback win over Brentford.The Cottagers were trailing 1-0 in stoppage time – only for substitute Harry Wilson to score two stunning goals and turn the result on its head.Dimitar Berbatov said ‘babies will be made’ after his former club’s late winnerHarry Wilson scored two stunning goals to win it for FulhamCredit: GettyWith the hosts struggling to break their West London rivals down, Wilson darted across the near post and cleverly flicked the ball over Mark Flekken between the sticks with 92 minutes on the clock.And then just seconds from the final whistle, he grabbed his second with a sensational diving header.The goal sparked huge celebrations at Craven Cottage and in the Sky Sports studio as ex-Fulham striker Berbatov ran around with his hands on his head.After calming down to provide his analysis of the game, the 43-year-old Bulgarian made a hilarious remark.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBerbatov said: “This is the type of game where, you know, after the game babies are made.”Sky presenter David Jones and pundit Jamie Carragher burst into laughter.The former Liverpool man then cheekily added: “On that note let’s go for a break.”Fans found it brilliant, with one saying: “Sky Sports gold.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother added: “Can Sky employ Dimitar Berbatov permanently please?”More commented: “Absolutely brilliant.”Man Utd legend shows off ripped body at 42 in first-touch tutorial… as fans say he could teach current stars a thing or twoBerbatov won the Premier League twice at Man Utd during his glittering career.He also played for the likes of Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham, Fulham and Monaco. More