Rúben Amorim officially appointed as new Manchester United’s Head Coach.
Manchester United has appointed Rúben Amorim as their new head coach, replacing Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed after a 2-1 loss to West Ham left United in 14th place in the Premier League. Amorim, a former Portugal international, joins from Sporting CP, where he led the team to two league titles, including their first in 19 years, and three League Cup victories. Known as one of Europe’s most promising young coaches, Amorim is set to start on November 11, with his contract running until June 2027 and an option for an additional year. United will pay Sporting €11 million ($11.95M) for his release. Meanwhile, former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who led the team to a 5-2 League Cup win over Leicester, will continue to serve as interim manager until Amorim’s arrival.
🚨 OFFICIAL: Rúben Amorim becomes new Manchester United manager from Nov 11 — €11m compensation to Sporting.
Contract until June 2027 plus option for further season. pic.twitter.com/ea4D8e9vHA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 1, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen draws Stuttgart; drops to 3rd on the Bundesliga table.
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen were held to a goalless draw against Stuttgart on Friday, despite dominating in an energetic match. Leverkusen hit the woodwork twice, forced Stuttgart goalkeeper, Alexander Nübel into multiple saves, and had a Jeremie Frimpong goal disallowed for offside. Currently third in the league, Leverkusen could fall seven points behind the top if Bayern Munich or Leipzig win this weekend. Although Stuttgart created few chances, capitalizing on Leverkusen’s defensive lapses, with the hosts now conceding in every Bundesliga game this season. This was Leverkusen’s first scoreless game of the season and their fourth draw in six matches across all competitions. Victor Boniface came closest to scoring, striking the post in the 53rd minute. Leverkusen faces Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Stuttgart will host Atalanta on Wednesday.
FT: Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Stuttgart.
BAYER LEVERKUSEN DROP POINTS FOR THE 5TH TIME THIS SEASON AS THEY MOVE DOWN TO THIRD PLACE! pic.twitter.com/pI3yOYl8ji
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) November 1, 2024
Cavaliers improve to 6-0 after win over a short-handed Orlando Magic.
The in-form Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak with a 120-109 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night, marking their first clash since last season’s intense seven-game series. Darius Garland led with 25 points, and Donovan Mitchell added 22, moving the Cavs to a 6-0 record to open the season. Orlando’s top player, Paolo Banchero, missed the game after tearing his right oblique on Wednesday; he’s expected to be out for at least a month. Before the injury, the 2022 No. 1 draft pick was averaging 29 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. In his absence, Jalen Suggs stepped up for Orlando with a career-high 28 points, plus eight rebounds and seven assists, while Franz Wagner contributed 17 points. Cleveland remains the only unbeaten team in the East, a feat they last achieved in 2016 with LeBron James.
6-0.
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— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 2, 2024
Liverpool scouting potential replacements amid Salah’s contract uncertainty.
With Mohamed Salah’s contract set to expire at season’s end, Liverpool are scouting potential replacements in case he departs. Led by Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s recruitment team is actively identifying talent for key areas that may need reinforcement in the next year. Salah is one of three major stars, along with Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose futures remain uncertain. Among possible targets is 24-year-old forward Antoine Semenyo, who was signed by Hughes for Bournemouth in 2023. Semenyo has thrived under coach Andoni Iraola, scoring three times in nine appearances this season. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, 25, is also on Liverpool’s radar, with eight goals in his last nine Premier League games. Both players share Salah’s versatile attacking qualities. Although Sky Germany suggested Liverpool is monitoring Stuttgart’s Egyptian forward Oumar Marmoush, Merseyside sources deny any interest.
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The Los Angeles Lakers pull their first road win of the season over the Raptors.
Struggling through a rough first half, the Toronto Raptors allowed the Los Angeles Lakers to secure a 131-125 win on Friday night. Anthony Davis led with a season-high 38 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James added 27 points and 10 assists, becoming the oldest NBA player to record these numbers with no turnover. The Lakers never trailed, building a 26-point lead that the Raptors couldn’t fully erase despite a strong second-half rally. Austin Reaves scored 20 points and D’Angelo Russell contributed 19, helping Los Angeles to its fourth consecutive victory over Toronto. RJ Barrett led Toronto with a season-high 33 points and a career-best 12 assists, while rookie Gradey Dick had a breakout game with 31 points. Jakob Poeltl also added 19 points and 12 rebounds, but the Raptors ultimately dropped their fourth straight game.
Anthony Davis & LeBron James continue their hot starts to the 2024-25 season as the @Lakers get win No. 4! 🌟
AD: 38 PTS, 11 REB, 3 STL, 2 BLK
LBJ: 27 PTS, 10 AST, 6 REB, 0 TO pic.twitter.com/ulBDzXb5Ti— NBA (@NBA) November 2, 2024