BBC · Dec 3, 2025
I avoid social media to protect myself - Amorim
Image caption, Ruben Amorim was appointed Manchester United manager in November 2024Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he protects himself and his family from social media abuse by not reading it.
A BBC investigation found that more than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts or messages, including death and rape threats, were made about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a weekend last month.
Amorim, Liverpool manager Arne Slot and Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe were the most common targets of abuse in the men's top flight.
"It's normal in any profession when you are exposed to it," said Amorim.