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Ruben Amorim sacked live: Gary Neville breaks silence

Amorim was in charge for 14 months but was relieved of his duties on Monday morning

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<p>Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim</p>
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How Amorim’s reign of error leaves Man Utd with a damning conclusion

Amorim’s reign has been brutally ended by Man United after a disastrous spell that included a loss to Grimsby and being held by a Wolves side with just two points at the time

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Manchester United identify top candidate to replace Ruben Amorim

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Gary Lineker makes dig at BBC bosses over impartiality

<p>Anthony Joshua, pictured, defeated Jake Paul less than a fortnight ago (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Martin O’Neill back as Celtic boss after Wilfried Nancy sacked

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Salah scores Egypt’s third as Pharaohs beat Benin in extra time

<p>Josko Gvardiol was forced off through injury against Chelsea</p>
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Man City suffer injury blow with Gvardiol set for leg surgery

<p>Gary Neville has spoken out on Ruben Amorim’s sacking from Man United</p>
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Neville says Amorim sealed own Man United fate with outburst

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<p>Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United</p>
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Saudi boxing chief calls for Glazer family to go after Amorim sacking

<p>Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United</p>
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<p>England's Jamie Smith against Australia </p>
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Smith accused of ‘brainless’ dismissal after England collapse

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Smith accused of ‘brainless’ dismissal after England collapse

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Joe Root eyes 2029 Ashes series in Australia – when he will turn 39

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Harry Brook impressed for England (Robbie Stephenson/PA)
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<p>Steve Smith during training ahead of the final Ashes Test in Sydney</p>
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Smith says he has no intention to follow Khawaja into retirement

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Formula 1

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F1 2026 launch dates: When do teams reveal new car liveries?

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Cadillac sign former Ferrari driver ahead of debut F1 season

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Louis Rees-Zammit commits long term future to Bristol

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Bristol Bears say Rees-Zammit ‘a lot better’ for failed NFL spell

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<p>Jac Morgan will leave Ospreys at the end of the season</p>
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Morgan and Lake to leave Ospreys in blow to crisis-hit Welsh rugby

Boxing

<p>Tyson Fury will emerge from another retirement in 2026</p>
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Tyson Fury confirms boxing future and announces return from retirement

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Tyson Fury confirms boxing future and announces return from retirement

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Anthony Joshua issues first public update after Nigeria car crash

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Promising boxer McCullagh Jr dies aged 25

<p>Paul McCullagh Jr in action in Bolton in 2021</p>
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Jake Paul drops out of cruiserweight rankings after KO loss to Joshua

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Anthony Joshua’s promoter gives update on his recovery after crash

Tennis

<p>Emma Raducanu lost her first match of 2026 in at the United Cup Perth on Monday</p>
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Emma Raducanu loses first match of 2026 season in familiar fashion

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Novak Djokovic cuts ties with Tennis Players Association he co-founded

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Raducanu withdraws from opening match of the season at United Cup

<p>Iga Swiatek said she did not watch the match</p>
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Katie Boulter hires Maria Sharapova’s former coach for Australian Open

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Golf

<p>PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague believes abuse towards Team Europe and Rory McIlroy at this year’s Ryder Cup “crossed the line” (Mike Egerton/PA)</p>
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Rory McIlroy opens up on ‘horrific’ Ryder Cup abuse from USA fans

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McIlroy details how he made DeChambeau ‘invisible’ to win The Masters

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Olympic champion claims three countries tried to buy his citizenship

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Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy

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Sir Chris Hoy speaking to the press (Robert Perry/PA)
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Scottish government confirms cost bringing Tour de France to Edinburgh

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<p>USA gymnastics has been rocked by abuse scandals in recent years</p>
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New investigation reveals failings in gymnastics coach abuse case

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