Ed Sheeran has issued an apology to Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim following an unexpected interruption during the latter’s Sky Sports interview.
On Sunday evening, Sheeran’s beloved Ipswich Town secured a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Portman Road in a Premier League clash. Ipswich, co-owned in part by the 33-year-old singer-songwriter, managed to hold the Red Devils after Marcus Rashford’s early second-minute goal gave United the lead.
The match marked Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United. While the Portuguese manager expressed frustration over some aspects of his team’s performance, his post-match interview took an unexpected turn when Ed Sheeran stepped into the frame.
During the broadcast, Sheeran approached the scene, shaking hands with pundit Jamie Redknapp and jokingly stating that Amorim “does not want to speak with him.” Although Sheeran left the interview quickly, his actions drew criticism on social media, where some users labeled the interruption as “rude” and “arrogant.”
Sky Sports Premier League shared the moment on their platform, humorously captioning the incident:
“Ed Sheeran crashed Ruben Amorim’s first post-match interview 😂”
Sheeran Responds and Apologizes
On Monday, Ed Sheeran addressed the situation on Instagram, explaining his perspective and offering an apology to Ruben Amorim. Sheeran clarified that he had not realized the interview was in progress when he approached the group.
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“Apologies if I offended Amorim yesterday,” Sheeran wrote. “Didn’t actually realize he was being interviewed at the time. Was popping to say hi and bye to Jamie. Obvz feel a bit of a *******, but life goes on. Great game though, congrats to all involved.”
Ruben Amorim’s Reaction
Amorim, in his interview following the match, expressed his disappointment over the decision-making of two Manchester United players during the game. Despite United taking the early lead, they struggled to maintain dominance, allowing Ipswich Town to equalize and secure a point.
As Manchester United shifts focus to their upcoming Europa League match against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, Amorim will aim to address the lapses that led to Sunday’s underwhelming result. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town will prepare for their next Premier League encounter, an away trip to Nottingham Forest on November 30.
This lighthearted yet controversial moment has added a touch of entertainment to an otherwise intense football weekend, with fans eagerly awaiting how Amorim’s team will respond in their next outing.
