Ruben Amorim: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ruben Amorim truth now emerges; Liverpool were annoyed at what happened

It seems remarkable to think that, at one stage, Ruben Amorim was considered a serious candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, however, had a very different idea about how they wanted to fill the void in question.

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UNCOVERED: Why Amorim Liverpool move fell through

Sporting CP priced Ruben Amorim out of a move to Liverpool, it has been revealed. Departing Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has been named new manager of Liverpool.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 18

Christian Falk explains how close Liverpool came to appointing Amorim before ‘bitter’ plot twist

In a parallel universe, we could now be talking about Ruben Amorim rather than Arne Slot as the next head coach of Liverpool. For most of April, the Sporting Lisbon boss had seemed the leading contender to take over from Jurgen Klopp this summer, but that proposed move ultimately didn’t happen.

Soccer News / ESPN / May 14

Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim, Thiago Motta: The next wave of managers ready for the spotlight

We take a look at 11 names who have been flourishing all across Europe as some of the best managers and what makes them so great.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / May 11

Sporting CP coach Amorim: I won't be flying to England again!

Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim says he expects to stay next season. Amorim rejected West Ham last month after a controversial trip to London. "As I already told you, I have a contract with Sporting and there is nothing new," he said.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 7

Liverpool pulled off summer blinder people aren’t talking about enough – opinion

Liverpool fans may have been left fearing the worst after Ruben Amorim was spotted flying over to London for talks with West Ham. Report after report had insinuated that the 39-year-old Sporting Lisbon head coach was very much the frontrunner for the soon-to-be-vacant job at Anfield.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 7

Ruben Amorim makes contract promise as Liverpool await Slot completion

How the tables have turned for Ruben Amorim in a short space of time. Granted, the Portuguese head coach may not view it that way after his Sporting Lisbon side secured a second league title in four years.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / May 6

'I’m staying' – Milan dealt another blow in search for new head coach by Amorim

AC Milan’s list of candidates to become the head coach just become one name shorter as Ruben Amorim has confirmed that he will stay at Sporting CP. A number of different sources have linked Milan with a potential swoop for Amorim given how impressive his work in Portugal has been.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / May 4

Sporting CP coach Amorim revisits West Ham controversy

Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim has revisited his meeting with West Ham last month. Amorim has apologised to fans for his actions. And he said yesterday: Everything that needs to be said has already been said.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / May 3

Sergio Conceicao new favourite for Milan coach

According to Sky Sport Italia, Milan will choose a Portuguese coach for next season, as Sergio Conceicao leads the way, followed by Ruben Amorim and Paulo Fonseca.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 3

Ruben Amorim gives clear statement on his future after Liverpool turn tables

Ruben Amorim has committed his future to Sporting Lisbon after failed talks with West Ham. The 39-year-old was forced into a public apology to his fellow staff after reportedly attempting to apply pressure on Liverpool by engaging in talks with the London-based outfit.

AS Roma News / Tribal Football / May 1

Mourinho offers endorsement to West Ham target Amorim

West Ham managerial target Ruben Amorim can show his quality in any league. That is the view of his countryman and managerial legend Jose Mourinho, who talked up Amorim.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 1

What Mourinho is now saying about Amorim may be really telling for Liverpool fans

Jose Mourinho has planted his personal stamp of approval on highly-rated young coach Ruben Amorim. The 39-year-old was thought to have been courted by Liverpool, though the Reds quickly pivoted to first-choice target Arne Slot.

Chelsea FC News / Tribal Football / May 1

Chelsea deny laying on London trip for Amorim

Chelsea have refuted claims that they paid for Ruben Amorim to fly to England last week. The Sporting CP manager was rumored to have spoken with West Ham United representatives.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30

Chelsea 'absolutely adamant' in denying 'talks' with rumoured target

As we predicted earlier today when a whole fuss was kicked up about Ruben Amorim, people have got overexcited by a dodgy report. Pedro Sepulveda launched a thousand Tweets when he claimed earlier today that it had been the Blues and not West Ham who paid for Amorim’s flight to London last week.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 30

Sky journo drops big morning update on Ruben Amorim amid Liverpool development

Ruben Amorim is history as far as Liverpool’s managerial search is concerned. Feyenoord’s Arne Slot was understood to have long been in the eyes of Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards before becoming the clear frontrunner.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / April 30

Journalist claims news was ‘fake’ and Chelsea actually paid to fly new manager in

One Journalist has claimed that news that came in last week was actually fake and in a crazy twist, also claims it was Chelsea who paid to fly a potential new manager in to London.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 30

‘They had contact’ – Fabrizio Romano sheds light on Liverpool ‘conversation’ with Ruben Amorim

It was little more than a week ago that Ruben Amorim appeared to be in pole position to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, but as we now know, the plot has proceeded in a different direction.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 29

What Ruben Amorim told Sporting squad after clear Liverpool error

Ruben Amorim has been left a little red-faced following an ill-timed trip to London for talks with West Ham. If reports around the rationale for the trip in question (an attempt to put pressure on Liverpool) are on the money, the Portuguese head coach has most certainly been made to look a little foolish.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 29

Liverpool put off Ruben Amorim chase for two major reasons, says Melissa Reddy

Liverpool have officially agreed terms with Arne Slot to take over the reins from Jurgen Klopp this summer. The Reds had been thought to also be keen on Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / April 27

Amorim: I apologise to Sporting CP fans; West Ham meeting was mistake

Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed talks with West Ham. However, he admits he regrets taking the London meeting. He said: "Let's get the elephant out of the room and I want to talk about it once: the first thing is to say that the club was aware of my journey.