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Straits Times
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Ruben Amorim does not believe Bruno Fernandes has played his last game for Man United
Ruben Amorim does not believe Bruno Fernandes has played his last game for Man United HONG KONG – Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim does not believe Bruno Fernandes has played his last game for the Red Devils, saying after their 3-1 win over Hong Kong in a friendly on May 30 that he had a feeling his captain planned to stay. The game at Hong Kong Stadium was played amid swirling talk that Saudi Pro-League club Al Hilal are prepared to splash out £100 million or more (S$173 million) for the Portuguese midfielder. Asked at a press conference if it was Fernandes' last game in a United shirt, Amorim said: 'I don't think so. I don't know for sure. I think he wants to stay. He is saying no to a lot of things. 'He sees us (the club) taking some actions and to change all the things... I talk with him, I explained some things and I just have that feeling when you talk to someone, I think you have that feeling if he wants to stay. 'The club can find other ways to make money. The feeling I get is that he wants to continue for sure with Man United, but you never know.' Fernandes had suggested after the season's final game – their 1-0 Europa League final loss to fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur – that he could be sold to balance the books. Amorim acknowledged the 30-year-old was 'so frustrated' in many games in a horrible season where they finished 15th, their worst Premier League campaign. 'But he knows what we are doing,' the United boss added. 'Of course, I'm the manager. I'm the coach, but sometimes it's a decision of the player. But he's really good. He needs to be in the best league in the world.' United trailed at half-time against Hong Kong after a 19th-minute goal from Juninho, but Chido Obi scored shortly after the break and in the 82nd minute. Ayden Heaven then struck in the 94th minute. The victory at least salvaged something positive after United had been booed for their performance in a 1-0 loss to ASEAN All-Stars in Malaysia. They were also ridiculed for an open-top bus parade in Kuala Lumpur. But Amorim still deemed the tour a success. 'We have a clear idea of what we want,' he said. 'Of course we are a little bit limited, we cannot do everything in one summer, but we have a clear picture of what we want.' On player movements, defender Harry Maguire has admitted that 'a lot of players' will be shown the door after their horrible season. 'We will make a lot of changes in the summer. There will be a lot of players who leave and hopefully a lot will come in,' he said. 'And that's down to the club to make sure they get that right.' REUTERS, AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Man United's Amad says he doesn't regret flipping off fan
MANCHESTER United player Amad Diallo recently went viral after he was caught on camera making a rude gesture—showing his middle finger—towards fans while entering a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently. A brief 23-second video shared by X user @hrfuturesnq captured the moment, and has since garnered over 760,000 views. Meanwhile Diallo posted a statement on X saying he shouldn't have reacted that way—but made it clear he has no regrets. 'I have respect for people, but not for someone who insults my mom,' the Ivory Coast forward wrote. 'I shouldn't have reacted like that, but I don't regret what I did. We had a great time in Malaysia with good people.' Following the friendly match against the ASEAN All-Stars, Diallo was once again caught on camera—this time allegedly asking a local Malaysian to help pay for his e-scooter ride. Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars on May 28.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
'Not to someone who insults my mom' – Man United's Amad says he doesn't regret flipping off fan in M'sia
MANCHESTER United player Amad Diallo recently went viral after he was caught on camera making a rude gesture—showing his middle finger—towards fans while entering a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently. A brief 23-second video shared by X user @hrfuturesnq captured the moment, and has since garnered over 760,000 views. Meanwhile Diallo posted a statement on X saying he shouldn't have reacted that way—but made it clear he has no regrets. 'I have respect for people, but not for someone who insults my mom,' the Ivory Coast forward wrote. 'I shouldn't have reacted like that, but I don't regret what I did. We had a great time in Malaysia with good people.' Following the friendly match against the ASEAN All-Stars, Diallo was once again caught on camera—this time allegedly asking a local Malaysian to help pay for his e-scooter ride.
Metro
a day ago
- Sport
- Metro
Bruno Fernandes' classy gesture for 'fuming' Man Utd squad in Asia revealed
Manchester United players are 'fuming' over the post-season Asian tour but Bruno Fernandes made a classy gesture to help improve the mood. United travelled to Kuala Lumpur after their horrific 2024-25 campaign, which saw them finish 15th in the Premier League without a trophy. The Red Devils suffered an embarrassing 1-0 defeat to ASEAN All-Stars on Wednesday before Ruben Amorim's side beat Hong Kong 3-1 on Friday. Most of the United squad are furious over the post-season tour at a time when they could have been on family holidays, according to The Times. But United captain Fernandes, strongly linked with a transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, reportedly made a nice gesture to cheer players up. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. After the shocking loss to ASEAN All-Stars, some United players and staff went to a hotel bar, with Fernandes deciding to pay for their drinks all night. It is thought that Fernandes's future has been a 'hot topic' among players and staff during the tour and opinion is split on whether he'll stay or go. Saudi club Al-Hilal are prepared to hand Fernandes an eye-watering £700,000-a-week, which would be tax-free, as part of a package worth up to an incredible total of £200m to the Portuguese star over three years. If Fernandes accepts the lucrative offer, it is reported Al-Hilal will make a formal approach to United with a bid in the region of £100m. But United head coach Amorim is confident Fernandes hasn't played his last game for United amid speculation he's contemplating a summer exit. Speaking after the 3-1 friendly win over Hong Kong, Amorim was asked if United fans had seen the last of their skipper in action and said: 'I don't think so, I don't know for sure. Nobody knows but I don't think so. 'I think he is seeing us taking some actions to change all the things and I think he saw that and I think he wants to stay. 'He is saying no to a lot of things but he shows he wants to win. He's really young (30), he's really good, he needs to be in the best league in the world.' Quizzed if United, who will play no European football next season, were in a position to turn down a huge offer for the midfielder, Amorim added: 'Yes, we can find another way to earn money.' Fernandes' United teammates have been begging him to stay with concerns that the dressing room would 'fall apart' if he is sold. More Trending But football pundit and former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp firmly believes United should offload Fernandes to help rebuild the squad. 'I think he's a game-changer but I think if the right money came about and you could then invest into the squad,' Redknapp explained. 'I would certainly take it.' MORE: Is Jeremie Frimpong Liverpool's ready-made replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold? MORE: Arsenal given huge Benjamin Sesko update with RB Leipzig transfer message MORE: Jeremie Frimpong makes promise to Liverpool fans after club announce £29.5m signing
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Manchester Utd boss hails youngsters as Ireland U21 man makes second appearance
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says there is 'space in our team' for the young players that featured this week in the club's end-of-season tour of Asia. Ireland Under-21 midfielder Jack Moorhouse made appearances in both games - against ASEAN All-Stars on Wednesday in Malaysia and Hong Kong, China on Friday. Moorhouse, who links up with Jim Crawford's squad next week for their two friendlies in Zagreb - against Croatia and Qatar's Under-23s - started the first game, while he was brought off the bench with 16 minutes remaining on Friday. Fellow youngster Jimmy Thwaites and goalscorer Chido Obi were singled out for praise - but Moorhouse is also highly regarded. His performance against ASEAN All-Stars won him several plaudits as he showed just how comfortable he was carrying the ball in his attacking midfield role. While it has been suggested that a loan move might be his best option for first-team football next season, Amorim is keeping an open mind when it comes to his academy stars. 'I really like the kids,' he told MUTV after Friday's 3-1 win. 'I think Jimmy (Thwaites), in the last 15 minutes, as a midfielder, he wants to play. It doesn't matter how many minutes. 'These kind of young kids are really important. They will have space in our team. 'Of course, it's a good feeling [for Obi to score twice] but he needs to continue to train really hard because the Premier League is a different world. 'We have to improve as a team but I'm really pleased with the kids. It's important for us to control these kids, to show them that to be a professional in Manchester United it's really hard to maintain the level.' Amorim said ahead of Wednesday's game that he would look to tap into the club's underage structures to support his first-team squad next season. 'It was the past,' he said of the club's history of blooding young players, 'so it can be the future.' Moorhouse (19) has already appeared twice on the bench in the Premier League - for games against Tottenham and Arsenal - and he was there again in both Europa League legs against Lyon.
