By John Weaver, AFP
Photo: OLI SCARFF / AFP
Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United on Monday (UK time), bringing a dramatic end to his turbulent 14-month spell as manager of the struggling Premier League giants.
The dismissal of the Portuguese follows growing tensions with Old Trafford bosses, including director of football Jason Wilcox, over recent days.
The club, sixth in the Premier League table after a 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday, issued a statement saying Amorim had "departed his role as head coach of Manchester United", thanking him for his service.
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