In an unexpected turn of events, pop superstar Ed Sheeran found himself at the center of an awkward moment when he interrupted Ruben Amorim’s first-ever post-match interview as Manchester United’s manager.
The incident took place after United’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town back in November.
Now, Sheeran is sharing the hilarious backstory behind that fateful moment.
Sheeran Explains the Drinking Incident
While it might have seemed like a lighthearted, spontaneous moment, Sheeran admits that there was more to the story.
On the Men In Blazers podcast, the singer revealed that he had consumed a rather significant amount of alcohol before the interview.
“I had about 10 pints before that game,” Sheeran confessed. “I had turned my executive box into a pub, so I wasn’t really paying attention to what was happening around me.”
The Interrupted Interview
The moment came right after the match when Amorim, visibly frustrated by the result, was being interviewed by Sky Sports.
As the Portuguese manager was deep in conversation, Sheeran, a die-hard Ipswich fan and part-owner of the club, wandered over to greet pundit Jamie Redknapp.
The timing, however, couldn’t have been worse.
Amorim, caught off guard by the interruption, gave a disapproving shake of the head as Sheeran approached Redknapp with a big smile on his face.
The moment instantly became awkward, but Sheeran later admitted he was unaware that the interview was still happening.
Sheeran Reflects on the Moment
In hindsight, Sheeran acknowledges that the timing of his gesture was far from ideal.
“I didn’t realize Amorim was getting interviewed,” he said.
“Jamie told me to come over and see him, so I just wandered out, and with a few pints in me, I thought it was a good idea to say hi to him.
But looking back, it clearly wasn’t the right time.”
Since that moment, Sheeran has promised to be more mindful of such situations in the future, especially when alcohol is involved.
Amorim’s Struggles at United
While Sheeran’s offbeat antics have faded into the background, Ruben Amorim’s time at Manchester United has been far from smooth sailing.
Despite being only five months into his tenure, Amorim has faced significant challenges, with United currently sitting in 13th place in the Premier League.
The team has struggled under his leadership, suffering eight league defeats so far.
Ipswich’s Own Struggles
On the flip side, Sheeran’s beloved Ipswich Town are also enduring a tough time.
The club is currently battling relegation, sitting nine points adrift from safety with no wins in 2025.
Despite Sheeran’s personal connection to Ipswich, the club’s future remains uncertain.
Conclusion
While the incident between Sheeran and Amorim may have seemed like an awkward blip, it adds a bit of humor to what has been a tough season for both Sheeran’s Ipswich and Amorim’s United.
Let’s just hope the pop star keeps his timing in check next time he’s around a football pitch.