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11 Dec

Mourinho picks Nico Williams over Yamal

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Fenerbahce manager José Mourinho has expressed his preference for Spanish winger Nico Williams over Lamine Yamal. Both players impressed during Spain’s successful Euro 2024 campaign, where they clinched the European Championship title. While Yamal garnered significant attention for his performances, Mourinho leans towards Williams. “In the Euros, people were all saying Yamal, Yamal, Yamal,” Mourinho told Cope. “He’s a wonderful boy, but I, personally, prefer more of Nico Williams. I hope he ends up at Real Madrid.”

12 Nov

Alan Shearer names two EPL clubs Mourinho could join after Fenerbahce exit

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Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has named two clubs Jose Mourinho could join in the Premier League. Mourinho has admitted he would be open to returning to England, where he has already had several spells as a manager. The Portuguese first arrived in the Premier League in the mid-2000s and won back-to-back league titles and three domestic cups with Chelsea. Mourinho also won the Premier League during his second spell with the Blues a decade ago. However, spells in charge of Manchester United and Tottenham were not as successful. The 61-year-old moved to Fenerbahce last summer, but is already being…

08 Nov

Mourinho banned from Fenerbahce dressing room, fined £20,000

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Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been handed his punishment for his “smells bad” rant aimed at VAR official Atilla Karaoglan after their win over Trabzonspor. Mourinho’s men secured the win thanks to a goal in the 12th minute of stoppage time from Sofyan Ambrabat. Despite picking up three points, the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss was far from pleased, arguing that VAR officiating favoured Trabzonspor, particularly through two contentious penalties awarded to the home side. The Turkish Football Federation, TFF, has now decided to slap a significant fine and additional sanctions on Mourinho. TFF issued a statement, saying: “The…

18 Dec

Why I converted Mikel to defensive midfielder — Mourinho

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Former Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho has offered an insight on why he converted John Mikel Obi from an attacking midfielder to a defensive midfielder during his reign at the Stamford Bridge. Mourinho and Mikel worked together during the former’s reign at the London club. Mikel arrived at Chelsea in 2006 and was regarded as one of the best young playmakers in the world at that time. The 36-year-old was, however, changed to a defensive midfielder by the Portuguese. Mourinho, now in charge of the Serie A side, AS Roma, revealed the reason behind his action. “I liked everything about Mikel.…

18 Sep

Inter don’t need to be angry, Lukaku needs to feel loved – Mourinho

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Roma manager, Jose Mourinho has said on-loan Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku “needs to feel loved”. Mourinho was speaking after Lukaku scored his first goal for the team. The Belgian joined Roma on a season-long loan this summer despite interest from their Serie A rivals, Inter Milan and Juventus. Lukaku has struggled for consistency over the past two seasons, but Mourinho explained how to get the best out of him following his goal in Roma’s 7-0 rout of Empoli on Sunday. The former Manchester United and Chelsea also claimed Inter Milan have “no reason to be angry” at Lukaku for snubbing…

31 Aug

Transfer: I’m impressed by their ambition – Lukaku after joining Mourinho’s Roma from Chelsea

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Romelu Lukaku has spoken for the first time after leaving Chelsea for Roma on loan. The Belgian said he is ready and raring to go at his new club. The former Everton, Manchester United, and Inter Milan striker spoke to reporters on Thursday. Lukaku spent last season on loan at Inter Milan and wanted to remain at the club on a permanent basis this summer, but the deal failed. Juventus also attempted to sign him but could not reach an agreement with Chelsea. “The welcome I’ve received from this club and its fans has excited me and given me even…

01 Jun

Young Fan Ecstatic After Receiving Mourinho’s Medal

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Even in defeat, Jose Mourinho managed to bring joy to a young football fan as he graciously handed him his Europa League runners-up medal. Following AS Roma’s heartbreaking loss on penalties to the seasoned winners Sevilla in the Europa League final, Mourinho chose to give away his own medal to a fan. Initially, there were claims that Mourinho had tossed his medal into the crowd as an expression of disappointment after relinquishing a 1-0 lead, only to ultimately succumb to a thrilling 4-1 penalty shootout defeat in Budapest. However, photos have revealed that Mourinho deliberately singled out the young fan,…

01 Jun

Mourinho Swears At Referee In Car Park After Europa League Final Defeat

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Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho was captured launching a profane verbal attack on referee Anthony Taylor in the car park after Roma’s Europa League final loss. The video quickly spread on social media, drawing widespread attention and criticism. During the match, Mourinho expressed his dissatisfaction with several decisions by Taylor, resulting in a yellow card for dissent. Jose Mourinho throws runners-up medal into crowd after Europa League final After the final, emotions escalated. In a post-match interview, Mourinho slammed the Premier League referee. “The truth is that we are all very sad, with or without crying the truth is this,” he…