Maria João Diogo, wife of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, is reportedly finding it tough to adjust to life in Manchester after leaving Lisbon.
Maria, who has been married to Amorim since 2013, relocated to England with their two children after his appointment as United’s head coach in November. However, the gloomy weather in the northwest—marked by constant rain, strong winds, and long nights—has made the transition difficult for her.
As a skilled interior designer and successful entrepreneur, Maria’s experience mirrors that of other partners of Manchester United players and staff who have struggled to settle in, according to reports.
This isn’t the first time someone has found Manchester challenging. Jorgelina Cardoso, the wife of former United star Ángel Di María, also shared her struggles with adapting to the city during her husband’s brief stint at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim reflected on a controversial penalty decision that impacted United’s Europa League clash against Real Sociedad on Thursday, March 6.
Joshua Zirkzee had put United ahead in the second half, but a VAR review led to a penalty for a handball by Bruno Fernandes, which Mikel Oyarzabal converted.
After the 1-1 draw, Amorim admitted that fatigue took a toll on his squad. “Until the penalty, we controlled the game, but that moment shifted everything. In the last 30 minutes, you could see how tired we were,” he explained.
Looking ahead, the manager emphasized the need for recovery before facing Arsenal and preparing for the return leg at Old Trafford, where he expects a different atmosphere and higher stakes
