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Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United.
The Portuguese’s final game of his 14-month spell in charge was the 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday that leaves them sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches.
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The Portuguese’s final game of his 14-month spell in charge was the 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday that leaves them sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches.
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Ruben Amorim arrived at Manchester United with grand ambitions but leaves having shown himself to be more compelling in theory than reality.
Amorim was United’s first head coach, but fell foul of many of the problems that affected every manager of the post-Ferguson era.
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Amorim was United’s first head coach, but fell foul of many of the problems that affected every manager of the post-Ferguson era.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Ruben Amorim arrived at Manchester United with grand ambitions but leaves having shown himself to be more compelling in theory than reality.
Amorim was United’s first head coach, but fell foul of many of the problems that affected every manager of the post-Ferguson era.
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Amorim was United’s first head coach, but fell foul of many of the problems that affected every manager of the post-Ferguson era.
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim as head coach. 40yo Portuguese informed of decision & goes with immediate effect after 14 months following breakdown in relations. Darren Fletcher expected to take over #MUFC on interim basis 🚨
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Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge
Former midfielder and current Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher is set to take charge on an interim basis.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:03 AM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim as head coach. 40yo Portuguese informed of decision & goes with immediate effect after 14 months following breakdown in relations. Darren Fletcher expected to take over #MUFC on interim basis 🚨
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Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United.
The Portuguese’s final game of his 14-month spell in charge was the 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday that leaves them sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches.
Full story from @david-ornstein.bsky.social here ⬇️
🔗 nyti.ms/4jn0Zri
The Portuguese’s final game of his 14-month spell in charge was the 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday that leaves them sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches.
Full story from @david-ornstein.bsky.social here ⬇️
🔗 nyti.ms/4jn0Zri
January 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United.
The Portuguese’s final game of his 14-month spell in charge was the 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday that leaves them sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches.
Full story from @david-ornstein.bsky.social here ⬇️
🔗 nyti.ms/4jn0Zri
The Portuguese’s final game of his 14-month spell in charge was the 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday that leaves them sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches.
Full story from @david-ornstein.bsky.social here ⬇️
🔗 nyti.ms/4jn0Zri
Gary O’Neil has held talks over becoming the new Strasbourg head coach, and a decision is expected later today.
The role looks increasingly likely to be vacant as current head coach Liam Rosenior closes in on replacing Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.
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The role looks increasingly likely to be vacant as current head coach Liam Rosenior closes in on replacing Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.
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Gary O’Neil in talks to become Strasbourg head coach as Liam Rosenior nears Chelsea move
If O’Neil is appointed Strasbourg head coach, it will be the first time he has coached outside of England.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Gary O’Neil has held talks over becoming the new Strasbourg head coach, and a decision is expected later today.
The role looks increasingly likely to be vacant as current head coach Liam Rosenior closes in on replacing Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.
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The role looks increasingly likely to be vacant as current head coach Liam Rosenior closes in on replacing Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.
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Kylian Mbappe is not expected to be available for Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Thursday against Atletico Madrid in Jeddah.
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe expected to miss Atletico Madrid Super Cup clash on Thursday due to injury
Madrid reported on December 31 that Mbappe had sprained his left knee.
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January 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Kylian Mbappe is not expected to be available for Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Thursday against Atletico Madrid in Jeddah.
Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior has flown to London for talks over the vacant Chelsea head coach role.
It has been confirmed that if Rosenior is to replace Enzo Maresca, that will not be confirmed until Strasbourg have a new head coach.
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It has been confirmed that if Rosenior is to replace Enzo Maresca, that will not be confirmed until Strasbourg have a new head coach.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior has flown to London for talks over the vacant Chelsea head coach role.
It has been confirmed that if Rosenior is to replace Enzo Maresca, that will not be confirmed until Strasbourg have a new head coach.
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It has been confirmed that if Rosenior is to replace Enzo Maresca, that will not be confirmed until Strasbourg have a new head coach.
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Manchester City’s failure to kill off games came back to haunt them, punished for a second-half performance that paled in contrast to their dominance in the first.
As much as it felt like Reijnders’ opening goal had been coming, so too had Fernandez’s 94th-minute equaliser.
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As much as it felt like Reijnders’ opening goal had been coming, so too had Fernandez’s 94th-minute equaliser.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Manchester City’s failure to kill off games came back to haunt them, punished for a second-half performance that paled in contrast to their dominance in the first.
As much as it felt like Reijnders’ opening goal had been coming, so too had Fernandez’s 94th-minute equaliser.
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As much as it felt like Reijnders’ opening goal had been coming, so too had Fernandez’s 94th-minute equaliser.
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Chelsea’s late equaliser against Manchester City means Arsenal have a six-point gap at the top of the Premier League.
For the second time in two matches, Pep Guardiola’s side drop points in the title race...
For the second time in two matches, Pep Guardiola’s side drop points in the title race...
January 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Chelsea’s late equaliser against Manchester City means Arsenal have a six-point gap at the top of the Premier League.
For the second time in two matches, Pep Guardiola’s side drop points in the title race...
For the second time in two matches, Pep Guardiola’s side drop points in the title race...
Enzo Fernandez scores deep into stoppage time to earn Chelsea, managed by interim head coach Calum McFarlane, a point against Manchester City.
It means Manchester City drop points at home in the league for the first time since August.
It means Manchester City drop points at home in the league for the first time since August.
January 4, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Enzo Fernandez scores deep into stoppage time to earn Chelsea, managed by interim head coach Calum McFarlane, a point against Manchester City.
It means Manchester City drop points at home in the league for the first time since August.
It means Manchester City drop points at home in the league for the first time since August.
Paris Saint-Germain face Paris FC this evening at the Parc des Princes.
It is the first time the two sides from the French capital have played each other in the league for over 47 years.
The away side do not have far to travel...
It is the first time the two sides from the French capital have played each other in the league for over 47 years.
The away side do not have far to travel...
January 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Paris Saint-Germain face Paris FC this evening at the Parc des Princes.
It is the first time the two sides from the French capital have played each other in the league for over 47 years.
The away side do not have far to travel...
It is the first time the two sides from the French capital have played each other in the league for over 47 years.
The away side do not have far to travel...
Manchester City lead managerless Chelsea at half-time thanks to Tijjani Reijnders’ near-post effort.
The Netherlands international now has three goals in his last four matches, but should Filip Jorgensen have done better?
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The Netherlands international now has three goals in his last four matches, but should Filip Jorgensen have done better?
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January 4, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Manchester City lead managerless Chelsea at half-time thanks to Tijjani Reijnders’ near-post effort.
The Netherlands international now has three goals in his last four matches, but should Filip Jorgensen have done better?
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The Netherlands international now has three goals in his last four matches, but should Filip Jorgensen have done better?
Follow live: nyti.ms/4pjhRR5
Tottenham Hotspur have had an £8million bid for Santos left-back Souza rejected.
In the left-back’s Santos contract, there is a release clause worth €100m (£87.1m) for overseas clubs.
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In the left-back’s Santos contract, there is a release clause worth €100m (£87.1m) for overseas clubs.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Tottenham Hotspur have had an £8million bid for Santos left-back Souza rejected.
In the left-back’s Santos contract, there is a release clause worth €100m (£87.1m) for overseas clubs.
More from Mario Cortegana and @eliasburke.bsky.social ⤵️
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In the left-back’s Santos contract, there is a release clause worth €100m (£87.1m) for overseas clubs.
More from Mario Cortegana and @eliasburke.bsky.social ⤵️
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Tanzania’s run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to an end at the hands of hosts Morocco.
Brahim Diaz scored the only goal of the game to secure a quarter-final place for the 1976 winners.
It was the first time Tanzania had reached the round of 16 at AFCON.
Brahim Diaz scored the only goal of the game to secure a quarter-final place for the 1976 winners.
It was the first time Tanzania had reached the round of 16 at AFCON.
January 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tanzania’s run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations comes to an end at the hands of hosts Morocco.
Brahim Diaz scored the only goal of the game to secure a quarter-final place for the 1976 winners.
It was the first time Tanzania had reached the round of 16 at AFCON.
Brahim Diaz scored the only goal of the game to secure a quarter-final place for the 1976 winners.
It was the first time Tanzania had reached the round of 16 at AFCON.
It’s amazing what a goal can do for a player’s confidence.
After going 17 matches without a goal, Gonzalo Garcia scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid eased past Real Betis.
The 5-1 win means Xabi Alonso’s side close the gap to Barcelona at the top of La Liga to four points.
After going 17 matches without a goal, Gonzalo Garcia scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid eased past Real Betis.
The 5-1 win means Xabi Alonso’s side close the gap to Barcelona at the top of La Liga to four points.
January 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
It’s amazing what a goal can do for a player’s confidence.
After going 17 matches without a goal, Gonzalo Garcia scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid eased past Real Betis.
The 5-1 win means Xabi Alonso’s side close the gap to Barcelona at the top of La Liga to four points.
After going 17 matches without a goal, Gonzalo Garcia scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid eased past Real Betis.
The 5-1 win means Xabi Alonso’s side close the gap to Barcelona at the top of La Liga to four points.
Middlesbrough end their run of four games without a goal in some style to take full advantage of Coventry City’s lunchtime defeat to Birmingham City.
A 4-0 win over Southampton moves Kim Hellberg’s side put into second, six points behind Frank Lampard’s team.
A 4-0 win over Southampton moves Kim Hellberg’s side put into second, six points behind Frank Lampard’s team.
January 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Middlesbrough end their run of four games without a goal in some style to take full advantage of Coventry City’s lunchtime defeat to Birmingham City.
A 4-0 win over Southampton moves Kim Hellberg’s side put into second, six points behind Frank Lampard’s team.
A 4-0 win over Southampton moves Kim Hellberg’s side put into second, six points behind Frank Lampard’s team.
Liverpool thought they had earned all three points at Craven Cottage with Cody Gakpo’s stoppage-time goal.
Step up Harrison Reed, with just his fourth Premier League goal in 127 appearances - and his first since April 2023.
It ends 2-2.
Step up Harrison Reed, with just his fourth Premier League goal in 127 appearances - and his first since April 2023.
It ends 2-2.
January 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Liverpool thought they had earned all three points at Craven Cottage with Cody Gakpo’s stoppage-time goal.
Step up Harrison Reed, with just his fourth Premier League goal in 127 appearances - and his first since April 2023.
It ends 2-2.
Step up Harrison Reed, with just his fourth Premier League goal in 127 appearances - and his first since April 2023.
It ends 2-2.
Tottenham's draw against Sunderland means it is two Premier League win in the last 11 for Thomas Frank's side
January 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Tottenham's draw against Sunderland means it is two Premier League win in the last 11 for Thomas Frank's side
Brentford move up to seventh in the Premier League with a comprehensive away victory against Everton.
Igor Thiago’s hat-trick, which takes his league total to 14, helps Keith Andrews’ team move within one point of Manchester United in fifth, and four points away from Liverpool in fourth.
Igor Thiago’s hat-trick, which takes his league total to 14, helps Keith Andrews’ team move within one point of Manchester United in fifth, and four points away from Liverpool in fourth.
January 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Brentford move up to seventh in the Premier League with a comprehensive away victory against Everton.
Igor Thiago’s hat-trick, which takes his league total to 14, helps Keith Andrews’ team move within one point of Manchester United in fifth, and four points away from Liverpool in fourth.
Igor Thiago’s hat-trick, which takes his league total to 14, helps Keith Andrews’ team move within one point of Manchester United in fifth, and four points away from Liverpool in fourth.
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Full-time: Newcastle 2-0 Palace
The same old problems. A lack of options in attack, two set piece goals, no real threat.
Hard to see how anything changes without more additions to the squad #CPFC
The same old problems. A lack of options in attack, two set piece goals, no real threat.
Hard to see how anything changes without more additions to the squad #CPFC
January 4, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Full-time: Newcastle 2-0 Palace
The same old problems. A lack of options in attack, two set piece goals, no real threat.
Hard to see how anything changes without more additions to the squad #CPFC
The same old problems. A lack of options in attack, two set piece goals, no real threat.
Hard to see how anything changes without more additions to the squad #CPFC
Florian Wirtz equalises for Liverpool against Fulham.
Much like Harry Wilson's goal in the first half, it was disallowed originally for offside. But after a long look from VAR, the goal was allowed.
It's his second goal for Liverpool, after scoring against Wolves.
Much like Harry Wilson's goal in the first half, it was disallowed originally for offside. But after a long look from VAR, the goal was allowed.
It's his second goal for Liverpool, after scoring against Wolves.
January 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Florian Wirtz equalises for Liverpool against Fulham.
Much like Harry Wilson's goal in the first half, it was disallowed originally for offside. But after a long look from VAR, the goal was allowed.
It's his second goal for Liverpool, after scoring against Wolves.
Much like Harry Wilson's goal in the first half, it was disallowed originally for offside. But after a long look from VAR, the goal was allowed.
It's his second goal for Liverpool, after scoring against Wolves.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM
A quickfire second-half double for Brentford against Everton puts Keith Andrews’ side on course for a third away win of the season.
Nathan Collins headed in Brentford’s first goal from a corner this season (at their 96th attempt), before Igor Thiago’s 13th league goal of the season made it three.
Nathan Collins headed in Brentford’s first goal from a corner this season (at their 96th attempt), before Igor Thiago’s 13th league goal of the season made it three.
January 4, 2026 at 4:25 PM
A quickfire second-half double for Brentford against Everton puts Keith Andrews’ side on course for a third away win of the season.
Nathan Collins headed in Brentford’s first goal from a corner this season (at their 96th attempt), before Igor Thiago’s 13th league goal of the season made it three.
Nathan Collins headed in Brentford’s first goal from a corner this season (at their 96th attempt), before Igor Thiago’s 13th league goal of the season made it three.
Gonzalo Garcia was one of the breakout stars of the Club World Cup, scoring four goals as Real Madrid reached the semi-finals.
But he hasn't scored since - until today.
His first goal of the season - after 18 appearances - has given Xabi Alonso’s side the lead against Real Betis.
But he hasn't scored since - until today.
His first goal of the season - after 18 appearances - has given Xabi Alonso’s side the lead against Real Betis.
January 4, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Gonzalo Garcia was one of the breakout stars of the Club World Cup, scoring four goals as Real Madrid reached the semi-finals.
But he hasn't scored since - until today.
His first goal of the season - after 18 appearances - has given Xabi Alonso’s side the lead against Real Betis.
But he hasn't scored since - until today.
His first goal of the season - after 18 appearances - has given Xabi Alonso’s side the lead against Real Betis.
Harry Wilson's goal gives Fulham the lead against Liverpool, his former club.
His strike was initially ruled out for offside, but was given after being looked at by VAR.
It's now six goal involvements in his last eight games for the Wales international.
His strike was initially ruled out for offside, but was given after being looked at by VAR.
It's now six goal involvements in his last eight games for the Wales international.
January 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Harry Wilson's goal gives Fulham the lead against Liverpool, his former club.
His strike was initially ruled out for offside, but was given after being looked at by VAR.
It's now six goal involvements in his last eight games for the Wales international.
His strike was initially ruled out for offside, but was given after being looked at by VAR.
It's now six goal involvements in his last eight games for the Wales international.
West Ham United have no immediate plans to sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo following his side’s 3-0 loss to Wolves on Saturday.
West Ham have no immediate plans to sack Nuno Espirito Santo after Wolves defeat
The club are 18th in the Premier League after suffering a 3-0 loss at Wolves on Saturday.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
West Ham United have no immediate plans to sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo following his side’s 3-0 loss to Wolves on Saturday.