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Manchester United Sacked Amorim Over Explosive Clash with Sporting Director 🚨

Rúben Amorim’s exit from Man United triggered by a fiery dispute over his role, after comments from sporting director Jason Wilcox.

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Martina Mincheva
Jan 11, 2026
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Ruben Amorim stands with arms crossed wearing a Manchester United training top

Tensions at Manchester United escalated after sporting director Jason Wilcox described his role as "like a manager" behind the scenes, a position that angered Rúben Amorim.

Sources from the training ground say Wilcox strictly put Amorim in the role of coach, not manager—a distinction that deeply frustrated the Portuguese specialist.

Amorim had already learned about these comments before his outburst following the 1-1 draw with Leeds, when he repeatedly insisted on being called the club's "manager" rather than "head coach."

This episode is believed to have contributed to the breakdown in relations that ultimately led to Amorim's dismissal.