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How Ruben Amorim's Man United reign turned sour

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Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim reacts during the UEFA Europa league football match between Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 23, 2025. [Oli Scarff/AFP]

Ruben Amorim arrived at Manchester United as one of Europe's brightest young coaching talents, but just 14 months on, he leaves the club as the latest man unable to revive the fortunes of the fallen English giants.

The 40-year-old was sacked on Monday after overseeing just 25 wins in his 63 games in charge, leaving United looking for a seventh permanent boss since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

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