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The Digest:

Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge, with the Portuguese coach paying the price for a public outburst against the club's board and an underwhelming record of 24 wins from 63 games.

Key Points:
  • Manchester United has terminated Ruben Amorim's contract with immediate effect.
  • The sacking follows his explosive post-match comments after a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.
  • Amorim won only 24 of his 63 games in charge, a win rate of 38%.
  • In his outburst, he insisted he was hired to be "manager, not the head coach."
  • The club stated the change was made to give the team the best chance of a high league finish.
  • United confirmed there were no prior power struggles or ultimatums before the decision.
  • An interim replacement is already lined up to take charge of the squad.
The abrupt end to a managerial tenure often reveals that the storm of public discord and poor results is a combination few clubs are willing to weather for long.

Sources: Goal, Fabrizio Romano

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