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Sporting fans unveil stunning Ruben Amorim banner bigger than centre circle

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SPORTING fans unfurled a huge banner in tribute to Ruben Amorim ahead of this evening’s clash with Manchester City.

Amorim, 39, was taking charge of his final home game in charge of the Portuguese giants ahead of his move to Manchester United.

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Sporting fans unfurled an incredible bannerCredit: Getty
Amorim, 39, accepted the adulation of the fans

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Amorim, 39, accepted the adulation of the fansCredit: Getty
The Portuguese's side took on Manchester City

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The Portuguese’s side took on Manchester CityCredit: Reuters

Rather than show any bitterness towards their outgoing coach, Sporting fans expressed their immense gratitude.

Ahead of kick-off they unfurled an enormous banner even bigger than the centre circle.

It featured an illustration of Amorim with his arms folded, as well as the five trophies he won as Sporting boss.

The banner read “Obrigado” – Portuguese for “thank you”.

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Amorim joined Sporting as boss in 2020 following a season at Braga.

As their boss he won two league titles, two domestic cups and one Super Cup.

He will take charge of his final game in charge away to his former side Braga on Sunday.

Amorim is then set to formally begin work as Man Utd boss on Monday.

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Ahead of the clash with Man City, Amorim was involved in an awkward exchange with a British reporter.

In his pre-match press conference, Amorim was asked about potentially getting one over United’s rivals City by Sky Sports’ Gary Cotterill.

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When the incoming Man Utd boss politely refused to speak English, Cotterill bizarrely claimed: “It’s like a cold shoulder to your English fans.”

Amorim laughed off the comment, and was backed up by hordes of fans online.

The banner read 'Obrigado' - meaning thank you in Portuguese

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The banner read ‘Obrigado’ – meaning thank you in PortugueseCredit: EPA

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