Ruben Amorim has sent a message to Manchester United fan and golfing star Rory McIlroy after his incredible victory at The Masters last weekend.
The Northern Irishman completed a historic grand slam with his win at Augusta, becoming just the sixth player to achieve the feat in the sport.
McIlroy was asked about United in his post-tournament press conferences and the 35-year-old hopes his success could rub off on Amorim’s side in what remains of the season.
“If it can inspire some better play, absolutely,” he said.
Today, the United head coach responded to McIlroy’s comments, offering his congratulations and inviting the golf legend to Old Trafford to show off his prize and coveted green jacket.
The video was posted on X via United’s official page with Amorim speaking directly to the new Masters champion.
Ruben @McIlroyRory
An open invite to a lifelong Red and latest winner of @TheMasters #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 16, 2025
“Hi Rory. Congratulations for The Masters and I want to invite you to Old Trafford to show your trophy.
It is really important to us in this moment. You achieved something that a lot of people thought would be impossible and we want that feeling in our stadium. So, I hope to see you soon at Old Trafford and to meet you,” he said.
Should he accept the calling, it will not be the first time McIlroy has paraded a trophy around the Theatre of Dreams after his win at The Open granted him a similar invitation just over a decade ago.
With only a handful of fixtures remaining at Old Trafford, McIlroy will have to be quick if he is to get in front of the United crowd before they draw a line under what has been a horrific season to date.
Amorim will be desperate for McIlroy’s success to rub off on his players in what remains of the Europa League, with the European competition the last hope of saving a disastrous campaign.
After a 2-2 draw in France last week, United welcome Lyon to Old Trafford for the crucial second leg tomorrow (Thursday), in a fight for a place in the semi final.
McIlroy will no doubt be joining the thousands of United fans getting behind Amorim and his side for the season defining encounter.
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Conner Botterill Conner Botterill has been with The Peoples Person for two years. A keen match-going red with degrees in Sport and Journalism and Philosophy and Psychology, Conner still believes he has a chance of making United’s first team through his 5-a-side career.
