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Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd 'pull plug' on big-money Amazon documentary due to Ruben Amorim
Manchester United had been in talks of have their own 'All or Nothing' series filmed by Amazon but Ruben Amorim is against the idea and club bosses have now said no to the deal Manchester United have backed out of having their own documentary filmed by Amazon as Ruben Amorim fears it could become a distraction. The Premier League giants had been in discussions for months about having their own 'All or Nothing' series. Already Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham have had their own fly-on-the-wall documentaries filmed, but it requires the club opening up their doors, which their head coach wasn't willing to allow. It is understood Amazon were prepared to pay £10million to gain access but the man in the dugout hasn't pulled the plug on the deal, which had been in the pipeline. Amorim was the driving force behind saying no after the concept was put to him. It was discussed during a meeting of the club's executive committee, who were all united in backing the manager's stance and no documentary will now take place, according to reports. Other factors like the nature of the commercial agreement were cited as factors, as reported by the Telegraph. Amorim knows he is under pressure to produce results and having the cameras up close and personal may not aid his cause. He has a shocking record since taking charge, which led United to post their worst ever Premier League season as they finished down in 15th. The Portuguese boss needs a big pre-season - on and off the pitch - if he is to turn things around. He knows that a slow start will only add pressure. Having cameras inside the dressing room for potentially defining moments is ideal for broadcast, but unlikely to be high on Amorim's wish list. There was a financial motive to having Amazon involved with the club making no secret of their need to consider the balance sheet. A post-season tour to Asia was almost solely financially driven and the extra cash could've eased any pressure, but they will now do without the streaming service's money. The previous docs that have been made it the past have had to cover the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham, which led to Jose Mourinho's return to management. The series on Arsenal began with them sitting bottom of the league as some fans turned on Arteta. It also leaves the club - and certain individuals - open to very public criticism as their methods and reactions to instances during the season are broadcast for the world to see. United's hierarchy would also have need to be visible and potentially explain some of their less popular decisions. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Man Utd's secret talks over warts-and-all Amazon Prime doc revealed – before it was scrapped over Amorim's concerns
The documentary could end up being the streaming platform's most-watched BEHIND THE SCENES Man Utd's secret talks over warts-and-all Amazon Prime doc revealed – before it was scrapped over Amorim's concerns Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MANCHESTER UNITED were set to feature in a fly-on-the-wall Amazon documentary. The Red Devils' Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham have featured in hit 'All or Nothing' documentaries in recent years. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Manchester United were set to star in an Amazon documentary Credit: ALAMY 3 The docuseries ended up being axed after pushback from manager Ruben Amorim Credit: ALAMY And United are were on course to join the trio after reaching a £10million deal with the streaming powerhouse. That's according to The Athletic, who claim talks between Amazon and United over the series took place for several "months". Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim is said to have voiced his displeasure at the proposed series to the United brass. And Portuguese's protestations were ultimately heeded by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co, who decided not to greenlight the financially lucrative series. The Old Trafford faithul were quick to react to the news of the proposed behind-the-scenes series being scrapped. One wrote on X: "Good decision, all that stuff is cringe." Another said: "We finally made a good decision." And another said: "That would've been a blockbuster no doubt. "But with all eyes on rebuilding under Amorim, maybe staying off-camera is the real power move. Focus first, cameras later." One remarked: "Good decision. Too much of a s*** show at Man Utd." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Another chimed in: "Thank Christ for that. "Don't want the world seeing behind closed doors for our relegation battle next year." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd's secret talks over warts-and-all Amazon Prime doc revealed – before it was scrapped over Amorim's concerns
MANCHESTER UNITED were set to feature in a fly-on-the-wall Amazon documentary. The Red Devils' Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham have featured in hit 'All or Nothing' documentaries in recent years. 3 Manchester United were set to star in an Amazon documentary Credit: ALAMY 3 The docuseries ended up being axed after pushback from manager Ruben Amorim Credit: ALAMY And United are were on course to join the trio after reaching a £10million deal with the streaming powerhouse. That's according to The Athletic, who claim talks between Amazon and United over the series took place for several "months". Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim is said to have voiced his displeasure at the proposed series to the United brass. And Portuguese's protestations were ultimately heeded by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co, who decided not to greenlight the financially lucrative series. The Old Trafford faithul were quick to react to the news of the proposed behind-the-scenes series being scrapped. One wrote on X: "Good decision, all that stuff is cringe." Another said: "We finally made a good decision." And another said: "That would've been a blockbuster no doubt. Most read in Football "But with all eyes on rebuilding under Amorim, maybe staying off-camera is the real power move. Focus first, cameras later." One remarked: "Good decision. Too much of a s*** show at Man Utd." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 3 Another chimed in: "Thank Christ for that. "Don't want the world seeing behind closed doors for our relegation battle next year." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Trump Mobile: As President's family announces cell phone company, a journalist's bizarre experience surfaces
Live Events Journalist shares bizarre phone call exp with Trump Trump mobile network (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Trump family said it will launch a mobile phone company the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House. Eric Trump, one of President Donald Trump's sons who will run the business, said that the new company would build its own phones in the U.S., and maintain a call center in the country as Trump and his family are getting into the wireless business, in partnership with the three major U.S. carriers. The Trump Organization on Monday announced Trump Mobile , which will offer 5G service with an unlimited plan priced at $47.45 per Trump Mobile, the network will offer 5G service through "The 47 Plan," a flagship plan available for $47.45 per month — seemingly a nod to the president's first and second Mobile is also slated to launch a mobile phone, the T1 Phone , which uses an Android operating system, according to its a time when Trump Organisation, the holding company for Trump's business ventures, has announced Trump Mobile, a journalist's "bizarre" phone call experience with Trump has surfaced. 'Trump has no other management life, or business life, than on the phone,' Michael Wolff, a journalist who has written four books about the Trump presidency, the most recent being All or Nothing, told The Telegraph. 'He is all broadcast. The phone is essentially another platform for him. He's calling and opening his mind. He's not really calling to talk to anyone.'Being on the phone with him is a totally bizarre experience,' he adds. 'You get no words in edgewise. And the other weird thing is that he is the president of the United States and he doesn't get off the phone.""You think the call is going to end almost immediately because it's the president, but it never ends. At some point you have to end it.' Last month, a press conference in the Oval Office was interrupted by the loud ringing of Trump's phone, which was sitting on the president's desk. 'It's only a congressman,' he said, before the phone rang a second time. 'It's a different congressman,' he Rhodes, a former speechwriter and deputy national security advisor to Obama, told The Atlantic that Trump's phone usage was 'an obvious massive risk – especially given what we know about Chinese penetration of phones in recent years'.The British journalist Piers Morgan is another recipient of Trump's phone calls. 'I've spoken with Trump on his phone probably for about 18 years,' he says. 'Unlike most world leaders he's just carried on using his phone. It's part of his daily routine. If he likes you and wants to talk to you he'll pick up, or he'll call you out of the blue. There have been other [world leaders] I could speak to on the phone, but none where it is so fluid and relaxed.'A few months ago he called me when I was in a black cab, the day after Keir Starmer had been to the White House and promised him a state visit, to ask how it was going down in the UK. I was telling him and I could see the cab driver's face getting increasingly bemused and excited.'After 15 minutes I put the phone down and said 'I'll see you soon Mr President'. The cabbie said 'Piers, I don't mean to intrude into your privacy but was that Donald Trump?' I said it was. He said 'I've been driving this cab for 35 years and never had anyone talk to the president of the United States in the back.''The Trump Organization announced it is starting a cellular phone service called T1 Mobile that will charge $47.45 a month and include unlimited calls, text and data. It said it also plans to roll out a new phone that will cost $499. The new service was designed to coincide with the 10-year anniversary of President Trump's announcement of his first presidential run, the Trump Organization said in a Monday company said its mobile phone plan, which it dubbed the 47 Plan in a nod to Trump's current rank as the 47th U.S. president, won't require a contract or a credit check. The plan will also include free calls to more than 100 countries, including those with U.S. military bases.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Why Trump's mobile phone is causing havoc in the White House
Credit: c-span Ever since Rutherford Hayes installed the first White House telephone in 1877, a call from the president of the USA has not been something to be taken lightly. The phone would ring. An intermediary – often a national security advisor – would ask the recipient of the call to 'hold for the president' before the president was put through. Immediately after the call, staff would provide 'readouts,' detailing what had been discussed. Even Barack Obama, the first president of the smartphone era, was persuaded to change his usage to fit the White House mould. In his phone habits, as with so many aspects of his leadership, Donald Trump has broken decisively with tradition. He wields his iPhone just as he did in civilian life, relentlessly and with little thought of protocol or security. Friends, acquaintances, world leaders, journalists, golfers and people he has just seen on television are all liable to get a call out of the blue from Trump's personal mobile phone. Hundreds of people are thought to have his personal phone number, while he has been known to pick up calls from unknown callers. As a result, the devices – Trump is said to have at least two and possibly three personal iPhones – have become arguably the most significant objects in world politics, as well as a source of consternation to his foes and security experts, and amusement to his supporters. 'Trump has no other management life, or business life, than on the phone,' says Michael Wolff, a journalist who has written four books about the Trump presidency, the most recent being All or Nothing. 'He is all broadcast. The phone is essentially another platform for him. He's calling and opening his mind. He's not really calling to talk to anyone. 'Being on the phone with him is a totally bizarre experience,' he adds. 'You get no words in edgewise. And the other weird thing is that he is the president of the United States and he doesn't get off the phone. You think the call is going to end almost immediately because it's the president, but it never ends. At some point you have to end it.' Last month, a press conference in the Oval Office was interrupted by the loud ringing of Trump's phone, which was sitting on the president's desk. 'It's only a congressman,' he said, before the phone rang a second time. 'It's a different congressman,' he said. Trump's free and easy communications have caused much consternation among his security advisors, who fear that he risks opening himself up to an attack by a foreign power. In the days leading up to the election last year, it was reported in The Atlantic this week, China gained the ability to eavesdrop on Trump's personal phone, the latest in a series of increasingly severe breaches by foreign powers. While others in the campaign switched phones, or moved to encrypted communications apps, the Chinese hack left the president unperturbed. He had always used his phone; he wasn't about to stop now. Ben Rhodes, a former speechwriter and deputy national security advisor to Obama, told The Atlantic that Trump's phone usage was 'an obvious massive risk – especially given what we know about Chinese penetration of phones in recent years'. As well as straightforward hacking, experts fear that Trump's lack of concern for phone security might leave him vulnerable to other threats, including impersonation. The National Security Agency (NSA), America's equivalent to Britain's GCHQ, 'will be tearing their hair out,' says Prof Alan Woodward, a cybersecurity expert at the University of Surrey. 'Trump has endless means of secure communications, but chooses to use his own phone. Your phone is no longer just your phone. If someone were to get spyware onto your phone, they all have microphones and a camera that can be turned on remotely. Imagine being able to be present in the Oval Office. They can tell you someone's location.' None of this has deterred Trump, whose idiosyncratic comms style goes back to his first term. Where earlier presidents would tend to make outgoing calls, or receive only from a handful of known numbers, Trump is happy to pick up calls from a wide range of contacts. The British golfer Nick Faldo revealed the extent of his communications with Trump in a Telegraph interview this week, in which he stated that, for the past decade or so, the president has spoken to him after every major tournament, to go over the performances of players. Faldo claims to be able to call the president whenever he wants, as a party trick. 'For fun, I could be anywhere in the world and if somebody was talking about this and that, I'd say: 'I'll call him',' he said. 'And I always get through. Honestly. One hundred per cent of the time.' The British journalist Piers Morgan is another recipient of Trump's phone calls. 'I've spoken with Trump on his phone probably for about 18 years,' he says. 'Unlike most world leaders he's just carried on using his phone. It's part of his daily routine. If he likes you and wants to talk to you he'll pick up, or he'll call you out of the blue. There have been other [world leaders] I could speak to on the phone, but none where it is so fluid and relaxed. 'A few months ago he called me when I was in a black cab, the day after Keir Starmer had been to the White House and promised him a state visit, to ask how it was going down in the UK. I was telling him and I could see the cab driver's face getting increasingly bemused and excited. 'After 15 minutes I put the phone down and said 'I'll see you soon Mr President'. The cabbie said 'Piers, I don't mean to intrude into your privacy but was that Donald Trump?' I said it was. He said 'I've been driving this cab for 35 years and never had anyone talk to the president of the United States in the back.'' For Morgan, Trump's phone style is an extension of the demotic, immediate style that his supporters love and his opponents loathe. 'It's what differentiates Trump to all the other boring, staid, formulaic politicians, whose first question in high office is 'How am I supposed to behave? Give me the rules.' Trump doesn't do that. He has taken a bet that more people than not like him just the way he is.' Those close to Trump say he has always been an avid phone-user, even before he entered politics. He was also the first president, or candidate, to realise the power he had to shape a news cycle by posting on social media. 'If he woke up and saw an anti-Trump story on the news, he would just tweet something,' Morgan says. '[The news reports] would all change in real time, dictated from the Lincoln Bedroom or whichever bedroom he uses. That was the power of his phone. How many world leaders would do that?' 'He calls a lot of people and a lot of people call him,' he adds. 'The phone is an extension of his office, as far as he's concerned. He's constantly calling people. That's how his gut instinct gets formed. It's a powerful use of presidential time.' 'I've been on the phone with him before, and he's just said, 'I've got to go. I have someone from another country calling,'' one external adviser told The Atlantic. 'He doesn't even know which country. He just sees the number and thinks, 'This might be a foreign leader I want to talk to'.' Presidential communications have evolved over the years. Herbert Hoover (president between 1929 and 1933) followed Rutherford B Hayes by installing a phone directly to the Oval Office. Obama was determined to keep his BlackBerry, becoming the first e-mail president, but was forced to severely limit his contacts book. Announcing the compromise following a battle with Obama's handlers, the president's spokesman, Robert Gibbs, said his boss would use the phone 'in a way that use will be limited and that the security is enhanced to ensure his ability to communicate'. Trump is not the only world leader to have come under fire for their phone measures. 'For security reasons, they are supposed to keep a record of interactions between the president and other parties,' Alan Woodward says. 'If he has a call with Putin, a record is kept. But there's all these side conversations going on... Politicians, like everybody, feel like their mobile is a personal private space. But it's not. It's a radio device, communicating in all sorts of ways and communicating behind your back. You don't know what else is there.' In 2021, when Boris Johnson was prime minister, it was reported that his personal mobile number had been freely available on the internet for 15 years, which Sir Keir Starmer, then the leader of the opposition, said was a 'serious situation that carries a security risk'. Starmer said he had switched to a more secure phone in 2008, when he became director of public prosecutions. Trump's government has already endured a catastrophic failure of cyber security – the editor of The Atlantic, Jeff Goldberg, was mistakenly added to a group on Signal, a messaging app, in which the US defence secretary Pete Hegseth, and others, discussed bombing Yemen (it was also reported that Hegseth had another Signal chat in which he had discussed the attacks). Trump spokespeople have previously said that his phone has been modified to enhance security, without specifying any details. In an interview with Politico last year, Chris LaCivita, one of his campaign advisers, said he had given up trying to stop his boss from phoning people. 'I don't worry about it, because what are you going to do? Take his phone? Change his phone number? Tell him he can't make phone calls?' Besides, Michael Wolff is not convinced Trump is divulging many secrets on these endless calls. 'I'm trying to think what the security risk is,' he says. 'It's not as if any of it is a secret. He tells everybody the same thing. There are no confidences here. There's no real discussion of anything here. It's just 'blah blah blah'.' When you are the American president, even your 'blah blah blah' has ramifications. Callers may no longer 'hold for the president', but much of the world still hangs on his every word. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. 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