Ruben Amorim waved an emotional farewell to Sporting Lisbon fans following his final home game as manager before he moves to Manchester United. Although he still has one match left with Sporting—a weekend away game against Braga—last night’s Champions League clash at home was a fitting send-off. Amorim led Sporting to a memorable 4-1 victory over Manchester City, making it a night of celebration for both the manager and the fans, who honored him before and after the match.
As the game began, fans chanted Amorim’s name, though Phil Foden’s early goal for City silenced the crowd just four minutes in. Despite a difficult first half, Sporting mounted a strong comeback in the second half. Victor Gyökeres was the hero of the night, scoring a hat-trick to seal the victory, igniting the stadium and amplifying the celebration. At the final whistle, Amorim’s players lifted him into the air in a joyous tribute—similar to the tradition of honoring a manager after winning a trophy. He waved to the fans several times before finally heading to the locker room, where he was greeted with even more applause and appreciation
