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Ruben Amorim

Also known as: Amorim · Paula Amorim

Ruben Amorim — former Manchester United manager, sacked before interim boss Darren Fletcher took over.

2026-01-092026-05-11
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  1. April 2026
  3. February 2026

  6. … Just last week, Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, and Paula Amorim, chairman of Galp, held a joint meeting with President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah, where they reiterated their longterm commitment to the country. …

    New Era

    Lessons from Venezuela

  8. … The meeting was led by TotalEnergies chairman and chief executive Patrick Pouyanné and Galp chairperson Paula Amorim, who briefed the president on progress and next steps under the December agreement covering key offshore petroleum licences, while reaffirming their long-term comm …

    The Namibian

    TotalEnergies hold talks with Nandi-Ndaitwah
  9. January 2026

  11. … United’s attacking numbers have been impressive since manager Ruben Amorim was sacked earlier this month, but the Gunners have not conceded a single shot on target in their past two league matches. …

    The Namibian

    Arsenal face Man Utd test as City search for spark

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Man United beats Brentford to strengthen Champions League push

    Manchester United defeated Brentford 2-1 on Monday to move within two points of securing Champions League qualification, with goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. The win extended United's lead over sixth place to 11 points, with interim boss Michael Carrick's side needing just two points from their last four matches to ensure their return to Europe's elite competition.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Arsenal faces Tottenham with Premier League title pressure mounting

    Arsenal travel to Tottenham for the north London derby seeking to halt a slump that has seen them drop points in their last two matches, while Manchester City prepares to pile pressure on the leaders with a win against Newcastle. Bukayo Saka has pledged Arsenal will eventually "get over the line" after successive draws left them five points clear but vulnerable to City's challenge.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 8 February

  1. Arsenal extends Premier League lead to nine points

    Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres scoring twice to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Manchester United defeated Tottenham 2-0, with Tottenham's Cristian Romero receiving a red card early in the match, leaving Tottenham in 14th place and intensifying calls for manager Thomas Frank's dismissal.

    8 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Venezuela's ambassador warns Namibia to protect oil interests

    Venezuela's ambassador to Namibia has urged the country to learn from Venezuela's political crisis and develop mechanisms to protect its emerging oil and gas sector, cautioning that traditional international law and respect for sovereignty cannot be relied upon. The warning comes as Namibia positions itself as a key oil and gas frontier following major offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin.

    5 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. TotalEnergies and Galp reshape Orange Basin operatorship

    TotalEnergies and Galp have announced a partnership reshaping operatorship of key offshore licences in Namibia's Orange Basin, with TotalEnergies taking over PEL 83 (Mopane) and Galp acquiring interests in PEL 56 and PEL 91 (Venus). The companies briefed President Nandi-Ndaitwah on their long-term commitment to developing these discoveries responsibly while creating jobs and economic benefits for Namibians.

    3 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. TotalEnergies, Galp brief president on offshore petroleum partnership

    TotalEnergies and Galp Energia met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to update her on their December agreement involving offshore petroleum licences, with TotalEnergies taking operatorship of the Mopane discoveries and Galp entering the Venus project. Both companies outlined expected contributions to employment and local industry participation, with Venus development projected to generate N$127–229 billion over 25 years.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 31 January

  1. President welcomes Galp-TotalEnergies merger, touts job creation

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with management from Galp and TotalEnergies to discuss their merger and partnership, expressing support and highlighting the partnership's expected employment benefits for Namibian youth. The President emphasised that Namibia has created a conducive business environment for investors operating within the law.

    31 January 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 23 January

  1. Arsenal-Man United Premier League clash weekend preview

    Arsenal hunt a fifth consecutive home win against Manchester United this weekend as they aim to maintain their title lead over faltering rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, who have failed to capitalize on the Gunners' recent 0-0 draws. Manchester City have not won in the Premier League since 2025 and suffered an embarrassing 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt, while Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces potential exit if they fail to beat relegation-zone Burnley.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Manchester United exits FA Cup after Brighton defeat

    Interim manager Darren Fletcher said Sunday's 2-1 FA Cup third-round loss to Brighton exposed the fragile nature of Manchester United's squad. Fletcher called on the experienced players to dig deep, battle and rebuild confidence as United pursue a Champions League qualification spot in the Premier League.

    13 January 2026 · New Era →

Friday 9 January

  1. Darren Fletcher to manage Manchester United against Brighton

    Interim boss Darren Fletcher confirmed he will lead Manchester United in their FA Cup match against Brighton on Sunday, following a 2-2 draw with Burnley in his first match after Ruben Amorim's sacking. Fletcher expressed satisfaction with his team's attacking display despite the draw, noting they created 30 shots but failed to convert enough chances.

    9 January 2026 · New Era →

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