Ruben Amorim has launched a pointed critique at ex-Manchester United players now employed in the media, suggesting they discuss club matters through an outdated lens disconnected from the present day, according to the Daily Mirror.
The Portuguese manager's frustration appears rooted in the ongoing tension between his tactical approach and the commentary from former club figures. According to Reuters, Amorim had previously acknowledged that such critics often lack "all the information" and judge the club by standards from their own playing era.
The criticism from former players intensified during Amorim's time at Old Trafford. ESPN reported in January 2026 that Amorim believed media pressure to abandon his system was being fuelled by commentary from former United figures including Gary Neville and Paul Scholes. The Athletic noted in October 2025 that Amorim's primary concern centred on players absorbing the media narrative that his tactical setup was fundamentally flawed.
The tension between Amorim and United's pundit class reached a peak when he described the club as
the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester Unitedin January 2025, remarks that drew fierce rebuttal from former players and analysts across the media landscape.
Amorim has since moved on to AC Milan, where he faces a fresh set of challenges. Speaking ahead of Milan's trip to Lazio on September 13, 2026, he reflected on his United experience with a stark observation:
more criticism than I received at Man Utd is impossible, according to BeIN Sports.
Chelsea and Manchester City transfer drama
Enzo Fernandez has informed Chelsea that his relationship with the club's dressing room has fractured beyond repair as he pushes for a switch to Manchester City, insiders at Stamford Bridge have revealed to the Daily Mail. The midfielder's determination to engineer a move to the Etihad suggests significant unrest at Chelsea.
Premier League and domestic news
Arsenal have enlisted external consultants to conduct a thorough review of the club's internal structures and pinpoint areas requiring enhancement, the Daily Mirror reports.
Manchester United have dismantled an extensive organised touting operation that controlled hundreds of matchday tickets. The club removed 685 season tickets as part of their investigation into the scheme, according to the Daily Star.
Former Liverpool midfielder James Milner has announced he is training for a marathon, the Sun reports, marking a new chapter in his post-playing career.
A consortium headed by Spartans principal shareholder Scott Davidson is pursuing a takeover of Shrewsbury Town, the Scottish Sun has revealed.
International and Scottish football moves
James Rodriguez has made a homecoming to Colombian football for the first time since departing as a teenager, signing with Atletico Nacional on a free transfer, the Sun reports.
Dirk Kuyt, the former Liverpool star, has assumed the managerial role at Fenerbahce following the unexpected resignation of their previous manager in the aftermath of the Champions League draw against Roma, according to the Sun.
John Souttar is heading to Greece this weekend to complete his medical and finalise his transfer to Aris Thessaloniki, the Scottish Sun reports.
Dan Purdy has stepped down from his position as Rangers technical director, just 15 months into his tenure at Ibrox, where he had replaced Nils Koppen, the Scottish Sun has confirmed.
Boxing and athletics updates
Anthony Joshua's highly anticipated heavyweight clash with Tyson Fury is scheduled to take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, the Sun reports.
Grand Slam Track athletes remain in financial limbo, having received only 50 per cent of their earnings nearly 15 months after the collapse of Michael Johnson's venture, the Guardian reports.
