Ed Sheeran Breaks His Silence After Gatecrashing Amorim’s Interview

Ed Sheeran Breaks His Silence After Gatecrashing Amorim’s Interview

  • UK pop superstar Ed Sheeran gatecrashed Ruben Amorim's interview after Manchester United's clash against Ipswich
  • The Grammy award winner was blasted by fans on social media, with some saying he disrespected the coach
  • The game at Portman Road was Amorim's first outing as Red Devils coach, but it ended in a frustrating stalemate

Musician Ed Sheeran irked Manchester United fans when he interrupted Ruben Amorim's interview after the 1-1 draw against Ipswich.

The pop superstar has apologised for his appearance in the interview, which went viral after the entertaining clash.

Ed Sheeran angered Manchester United fans when he interrupted Ruben Amorim's interview
Ed Sheeran cheered on Ipswich in their clash against Manchester United. Photos by Zohaib Alam - MUFC and Richard Pelham.
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What did Ed Sheeran do?

After the game, Sky Sports, led by Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp, interviewed Amorim. Sheeran interrupted the interview and started speaking to Redknapp.

His action was heavily criticised on social media, especially by Man United fans, who felt he disrespected Amorim, who had just coached his first game.

The Grammy Award winner is an Ipswich fan and a minority owner of the club. He was in the stands during the game.

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Marcus Rashford opened the scoring early in the game, but Omari Hutchinson equalised late in the first half. Both teams settled for a 1-1 draw.

Sheeran apologises to Amorim

On Monday afternoon, the Shape of You singer shared a message, apologising for interrupting Amoriom's interview.

"Apologies if I offended Amorim yesterday, didn't actually realise he was being interviewed at the time, was popping in to say hi and bye to Jamie," Sheeran said via ESPN.
"[Obviously] feel a bit of a (expletive) but life goes on. Great game though, congrats on all involved x."

Man United hoped for a win in Amorim's first game in charge. The Red Devils will have a chance to bounce back against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday.

Amorim calls out one player after Ipswich game

YEN.com.gh has also reported that Amorim called out one player after the Ipswich stalemate.

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After the entertaining contest, Amorim warned that his players needed more time to understand his ideas.

Amorim's warning to Man United

YEN.com.gh also reported that Amorim warned Man United fans after their frustrating 1-1 draw against Ipswich.

The former Sporting CP boss warned that the teams will go through difficult moments in the coming months.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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