Ed Sheeran Gatecrashes Ruben Amorim’s Interview After Man United Draw at Ipswich

Ed Sheeran Gatecrashes Ruben Amorim’s Interview After Man United Draw at Ipswich

  • Ruben Amorim's interview was interrupted by popular musician Ed Sheeran, eliciting sharp reactions from fans
  • Amorim looked unimpressed at the interruption as Sheeran, an Ipswich fan, stepped in to greet the pundits
  • The Portuguese tactician had just watched his side draw against Sheeran's side in his first Premier League game

Ruben Amorim suffered an awkward moment as he gave his first post-match interview as Manchester United's boss.

Popstar Ed Sheeran gatecrashed the interview, leaving fans convinced that Amorim was absolutely fuming at the interruption.

Ruben Amorim, Ipswich Town vs Manchester United, Ed Sheeran
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim talks to Roy Keane after their game against Ipswich Town on November 24. Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images.
Source: Getty Images

Amorim had just watched his side battle to a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring inside 90 seconds, but Omari Hutchinson restored parity just before the break.

Ed Sheeran crashes Amorim's interview

Sheeran was present at Portman Road for the Red Devils visit. The acclaimed English songwriter is a diehard and part-owner of the Tractor Boys and regularly attends their games.

Read also

Ruben Amorim explains how Man United could lineup against Ipswich

He popped in to greet Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp, where he said, 'I don't think he wants to speak to me' as he pointed to Amorim, who confirmed he didn't want to.

Amorim remained unamused, shaking his head, but luckily for him, the Shape of You hitmaker left immediately.

Fans reactions to Sheeran gatecrashing Amorim's interview

The incident left Manchester United fans livid, with many calling out Sheeran for being disrespectful.

@Michael Jagger said:

"Total ignorance from Sheeran. Who does he think he is?"

@Scope360 said:

"Ed better drop an apology track ASAP because this ain’t it, chief."

@UtdFaithfuls said:

"Don't care who he is, but think this was so rude and disrespectful."

While Pilib De Brun said:

"Rúben Amorim should walk on stage in the middle of the next Ed Sheeran concert, start giving his band mates high fives and ask them how they’re doing."

Read also

Man United's Ruben Amorim warned by Ipswich boss ahead of EPL clash

Amorim calls out one player after Ipswich game

Legit.ng has also reported that Amorim called out one player after the Ipswich game.

The end-to-end contest ended with both sides settling for a draw. Amorim warned that his players needed more time to understand his ideas.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

Authors:
Ibrahim Sofiyullaha avatar

Ibrahim Sofiyullaha (Editorial Assistant) Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng