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The Hindu
40 minutes ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Amorim hopeful about Fernandes' Man Utd future: I think he wants to stay
Ruben Amorim said Friday he believes captain Bruno Fernandes wants to stay at Manchester United amid speculation about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. Fernandes started United's match against Hong Kong as it came from behind to win 3-1, with teenage substitute Chido Obi scoring twice. Manager Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag during the season but led United to a dismal 15th-placed finish in the Premier League, has plenty to ponder during the post-season break. Foremost among his concerns is the future of key man Fernandes, who is reportedly weighing up a big-money move to Al Hilal. Asked after the victory if that was the 30-year-old Fernandes's last appearance in a United shirt, Amorim replied: 'I don't think so, I don't know for sure, but I don't think so. 'He sees us taking some actions and to change all the things ... I think he wants to stay.' Amorim added of his fellow Portuguese: '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.' ALSO READ | Manchester United bounces back with 3-1 win against Hong Kong Beaten and booed off in Malaysia on Wednesday, United were underwhelming in the first half of their second post-season friendly as they brought the curtain down on a poor campaign. Having fallen behind to a soft Hong Kong goal, Obi struck with a smart turn and finish five minutes after the break and again with a glancing header on 82 minutes. Ayden Heaven scored with a late header as United ended their Asia trip on a winning note. Portugal international Fernandes had a bright first half at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, which was about 85 percent full, before going off. Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho also started despite appearing to be heading towards the Old Trafford exit. Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund were the other regulars to feature from the off in southern China, where light rain all afternoon and evening made for a slick surface. Fernandes and Garnacho caught the eye in the first half against a Hong Kong team ranked 153rd in the world, but it was the hosts who took the lead in the 19th minute with their first attack. It was a mistake from United's stand-in goalkeeper Tom Heaton, who allowed a decent but saveable effort from Brazil-born Juninho to fly off him into the net. Amorim stood with his hands on his hips. As the rain came down and the wind picked up, Fernandes should have scored when clean through but opted for a Hollywood finish and was denied. Winger Amad Diallo, who made an obscene gesture to fans in Kuala Lumpur after suffering personal abuse, came on with Obi for the second half as Amorim made wholesale changes.
The Hindu
an hour ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Manchester United bounces back with 3-1 win against Hong Kong
Captain Bruno Fernandes started Manchester United's match against Hong Kong on Friday despite mounting speculation over his future as it came from behind to win 3-1, with teenage substitute Chido Obi scoring twice. Beaten and booed off in Malaysia on Wednesday, Ruben Amorim's side was underwhelming in the first half of its second post-season friendly as it brought the curtain down on a dismal campaign. Having fallen behind to a soft goal, Obi struck with a smart turn and finished five minutes after the break and again with a glancing header on 82 minutes. Ayden Heaven scored with a late header as United ended its Asia trip on a winning note. Manager Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag during the season but led United to a dismal 15th-placed finish in the Premier League, has plenty to ponder during the post-season break. Foremost among his concerns is the future of Fernandes, who is reportedly weighing up a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. The Portugal international had a bright first half at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, which was about 85 per cent full, before going off. Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho also started despite appearing to be heading towards the Old Trafford exit. Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund were the other regulars to feature from the off in southern China, where light rain all afternoon and evening made for a slick surface. Fernandes and Garnacho caught the eye in the first half against a Hong Kong team ranked 153rd in the world, but it was the hosts who took the lead in the 19th minute with their first attack. It was a mistake from United's stand-in goalkeeper Tom Heaton, who allowed a decent but saveable effort from Brazil-born Juninho to fly off him into the net. Amorim stood with his hands on his hips. As the rain came down and the wind picked up, his compatriot Fernandes should have scored when clean through but opted for a Hollywood finish and was denied. Winger Amad Diallo, who made an obscene gesture to fans in Kuala Lumpur after suffering personal abuse, came on with Obi for the second half as Amorim made wholesale changes. Garnacho and Fernandes both made way, for what could be their final time in a United shirt. Related Topics Manchester United
Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Flavio Briatore provides Alpine driver update with F1 star's seat under pressure
Franco Colapinto replaced Jack Doohan just six races into the current season but the Alpine racer didn't enjoy the best of returns to the F1 grid in Imola and Monaco Flavio Briatore has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will be given time to prove himself despite an inauspicious start to his Alpine career. The Italian also used a press conference at the Spanish Grand Prix to provide an update on the team's search for a new team principal. It has been a season of upheaval so far for Alpine, who sit ninth out of 10 teams in the Formula 1 constructors' championship. Jack Doohan lost his seat six races into the campaign, having failed to score a point, with Colapinto promoted to replace him. And their team principal also moved on after the Miami Grand Prix when Oliver Oakes announced his resignation. But one constant is Briatore who continues to rule the midfield outfit with an iron fist, as he has since his return as a 'special adviser' to team owner Renault. Despite being part of Doohan's personal management team, Briatore demoted the Australian back to a reserve role, keen to give Colapinto the chance to show what he can do. But the Argentine has struggled to make an impression in the two races since. Briatore is not renowned for his patience but is showing it to Colapinto, for now. Asked about the racer's situation, he said: "He's a very young driver. Last year he did very well, two races super with Williams, some other races not so super. "I believe he's not completely relaxed at this moment – he needs to have more mileage. Franco, he is a good driver, he's very young. Let him have some time and see what happens. Let's see what happens this weekend. But, at the moment, we've given the chance to him and, for the moment, it is him driving the car." Briatore has taken full command of the team since the announcement of Oakes' departure earlier this month. But as he is not an F1 licence holder, he cannot be named as team principal with racing director Dave Greenwood the official team representative in the eyes of the FIA. Not that it is affecting Briatore's work in any way. The Italian made as much clear as he shrugged off questions about Alpine's search for a new team principal, playing down its importance as he said it makes "zero difference" to him what title he has. He said: "We are looking forward. For the moment nothing has changed. I feel sorry for Oli because I have a very good relationship with Oli. He was a good team principal. Like everybody knows, for personal reasons he stopped and resigned from Alpine. "We are looking. We don't want to make any mistakes. I prefer to take some time. But in the moment we decide what will be the new team manager. Put it this way and we tell you."
IOL News
2 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
'I think he wants to stay': Ruben Amorim hopeful on Bruno Fernandes future
Bruno ants to stay Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is convinced that captain Bruno Fernandes wants to stay at the club despite a big-money bid from Saudi Arabia. Photo: Darren Staples/AFP Image: Darren Staples/AFP Ruben Amorim said on Friday he believes captain Bruno Fernandes wants to stay at Manchester United amid speculation about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. Fernandes started United's match against Hong Kong as they came from behind to win 3-1, with teenage substitute Chido Obi scoring twice. Manager Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag during the season but led United to a dismal 15th-placed finish in the Premier League, has plenty to ponder during the post-season break. Foremost among his concerns is the future of key man Fernandes, who is reportedly weighing up a big-money move to Al Hilal. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Asked after the victory if that was the 30-year-old Fernandes's last appearance in a United shirt, Amorim replied: "I don't think so, I don't know for sure, but I don't think so. "He sees us taking some actions and to change all the things ... I think he wants to stay." Amorim added of his fellow Portuguese: "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." Beaten and booed off in Malaysia on Wednesday, United were underwhelming in the first half of their second post-season friendly as they brought the curtain down on a poor campaign. Having fallen behind to a soft Hong Kong goal, Obi struck with a smart turn and finish five minutes after the break and again with a glancing header on 82 minutes. Ayden Heaven scored with a late header as United ended their Asia trip on a winning note. Portugal international Fernandes had a bright first half at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, which was about 85 percent full, before going off. Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho also started despite appearing to be heading towards the Old Trafford exit. Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund were the other regulars to feature from the off in southern China, where light rain all afternoon and evening made for a slick surface. Fernandes and Garnacho caught the eye in the first half against a Hong Kong team ranked 153rd in the world, but it was the hosts who took the lead in the 19th minute with their first attack. It was a mistake from United's stand-in goalkeeper Tom Heaton, who allowed a decent but saveable effort from Brazil-born Juninho to fly off him into the net. Amorim stood with his hands on his hips. As the rain came down and the wind picked up, Fernandes should have scored when clean through but opted for a Hollywood finish and was denied. Winger Amad Diallo, who made an obscene gesture to fans in Kuala Lumpur after suffering personal abuse, came on with Obi for the second half as Amorim made wholesale changes. AFP
France 24
3 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
Fernandes starts as Man Utd fight back to win in Hong Kong
Beaten and booed off in Malaysia on Wednesday, Ruben Amorim's side were underwhelming in the first half of their second post-season friendly as they brought the curtain down on a dismal campaign. Having fallen behind to a soft goal, Obi struck with a smart turn and finish five minutes after the break and again with a glancing header on 82 minutes. Ayden Heaven scored with a late header as United ended their Asia trip on a winning note. Manager Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag during the season but led United to a dismal 15th-placed finish in the Premier League, has plenty to ponder during the post-season break. Foremost among his concerns is the future of Fernandes, who is reportedly weighing up a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. The Portugal international had a bright first half at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, which was about 85 percent full, before going off. Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho also started despite appearing to be heading towards the Old Trafford exit. Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund were the other regulars to feature from the off in southern China, where light rain all afternoon and evening made for a slick surface. Fernandes and Garnacho caught the eye in the first half against a Hong Kong team ranked 153rd in the world, but it was the hosts who took the lead in the 19th minute with their first attack. It was a mistake from United's stand-in goalkeeper Tom Heaton, who allowed a decent but saveable effort from Brazil-born Juninho to fly off him into the net. Amorim stood with his hands on his hips. As the rain came down and the wind picked up, his compatriot Fernandes should have scored when clean through but opted for a Hollywood finish and was denied. Winger Amad Diallo, who made an obscene gesture to fans in Kuala Lumpur after suffering personal abuse, came on with Obi for the second half as Amorim made wholesale changes.
