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Ruben Amorim: New Manchester United boss can 'create magic'

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Ruben Amorim was released by his hometown club Benfica in their teens.

Friend Bruno Simao suggested fixing up a trial game at Belenenses so the two could be reunited.

Amorims broke his arm in the first game he had played with Simao , who had played football together since the age of nine .

The 39-year-old is set to become Manchester United's new head coach.

Ruben Amorim had a one-week internship at Manchester United during his time at Benfica .

The Portuguese had been team-mates with Nemanja Matic and Victor Lindelof at the club.

He guided Casa Pia to promotion on a minimal budget in the third tier at the time.

The club's president says he was paid an "insignificant" amount of money.

Amorim took charge of Sporting in March 2020 , and within 14 months delivered a first league title in 19 years .

Some Sporting fans have questioned whether he is the right choice at Old Trafford .

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