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Cristiano Ronaldo’s furious dig at ‘classless’ Mourinho over Man Utd tenure

Cristiano Ronaldo’s furious dig at ‘classless’ Mourinho over Man Utd tenure

Premier League
Cristiano Ronaldo was left seething with Jose Mourinho when he faced Manchester United three years ago and felt the coach lacked the class needed to represent the club. Ronaldo’s move to Old Trafford was officially confirmed on Tuesday, with the player returning to the club where he made his names after 12 years away. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portugal international has signed a two-year contract with United and vowed to bring silverware back to the club. Saul Niguez sends message to Chelsea fans after completing move Redknapp explains why Solskjaer’s days as Man Utd manager are numbered Cristiano Ronaldo finally speaks out for first time on Man Utd return According to ESPN, Ronaldo was unimpressed by Mourinho’s leadership of the club...
‘Imbecile’ – Real Madrid president Perez caught insulting Ronaldo & Mourinho in leaked audio

‘Imbecile’ – Real Madrid president Perez caught insulting Ronaldo & Mourinho in leaked audio

La Liga
Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez has been caught on tape labelling Cristiano Ronaldo an ‘imbecile’ & Jose Mourinho ‘abnormal’. An audio emerged of him calling club legends Raul and Iker Casillas the ‘biggest frauds’ in Real Madrid history and now more tapes have been leaked. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This time, Perez blasted Ronaldo and former manager Mourinho when they were still at Santiago Bernabeu in 2012. "He is mad," Perez said of Ronaldo in tapes released by El Confidencial. "This chap is an imbecile, he is ill. "Why do you think he does that foolish thing?" Ronaldo and Mourinho are currently both represented by Jorge Mendes, who Perez also fumes about in the leaked audios. "Mendes does not order him, nor does he order Mourinho wh...
Mourinho explains Man Utd problem amid Jadon Sancho’s imminent arrival

Mourinho explains Man Utd problem amid Jadon Sancho’s imminent arrival

Premier League
Jose Mourinho believes the arrival of Jadon Sancho at Old Trafford could have a negative impact on Mason Greenwood’s progression at the club. Sancho underwent his medical with Manchester United on Tuesday and they are expected to complete their £73.1m deal to sign the Dortmund star this week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sancho has been Solskjaer’s number one target to bolster the Red devils' right flank this summer transfer window. Chiellini reveals he cursed Bukayo Saka before he missed the penalty in Euro 2020 final Man Utd hire Chelsea coach to improve specific area of Solskjaer’s team England players ‘shocked’ by Gareth Southgate decision in Italy defeat And the winger’s versatility means he will be competing for a place in United’s att...
Mourinho finally admits error with Luke Shaw at Man Utd

Mourinho finally admits error with Luke Shaw at Man Utd

Premier League
Jose Mourinho concedes he was ‘too harsh’ on Luke Shaw during their time together at Old Trafford. Shaw was one of United’s most important players under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last campaign and the defender carried his form through to Euro 2020 where he was one of England’s best performers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The left-back registered three assists during the Euros, while he also scored England’s opening goal in the final against Italy. Mourinho, however, has been critical of Shaw during the European Championship, while the former United boss was also scathing of his performances during his time at Old Trafford. But Mourinho has now admitted that his approach in managing Shaw at Manchester United may have been the wrong one. ‘I always trie...
Mourinho banishes eight Roma players from training on first day of pre-season

Mourinho banishes eight Roma players from training on first day of pre-season

Seria A
Jose Mourinho has wasted no time in getting down to work at Roma by banishing eight players from training on the first day of pre-season. The Portuguese manager was named Roma boss before the end of last campaign after his exit from Spurs shortly before the London side’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Man City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Roma finished seventh last season and were battered in the Europa League semi-final by Manchester United. And a clearout is needed in the Italian capital, Mourinho has wasted no time in doing so, with SkySports Italy saying he has told eight players they’re no longer needed and not to participate in training. The most high profile of them Justin Kluivert, while ex-Chelsea forward Pedro is another who has been told he...
Mourinho criticises Southgate over Grealish substitution for England

Mourinho criticises Southgate over Grealish substitution for England

EURO 2020
Jose Mourinho says Gareth Southgate had no reason to substitute Jack Grealish during England’s Euro 2020 2-1 win over Denmark. Aston Villa’s playmaker started the game on the bench but was brought on in the 69th minute with the score still level at 1-1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Harry Kane put England in front in the first half of extra time and minutes later, Southgate replaced Grealish with Trippier in order to close out the match. After the game, Southgate said he was keen to bring on an extra defender to counter Denmark’s threat but Mourinho believes England’s opponents were ‘exhausted physically’. ‘I didn’t like it too,’ Mourinho told talkSPORT when quizzed about Southgate’s decision to substitute Grealish. ‘But I did, not very similar, b...
Cristiano Ronaldo shouldn’t be afraid I am back in Italy – Mourinho

Cristiano Ronaldo shouldn’t be afraid I am back in Italy – Mourinho

Seria A
Jose Mourinho says Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has no reason to fear his presence in Italy. Mourinho has returned to Italy to take charge of Roma, meaning he will come up against his former Real Madrid star next campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese manager was asked if his compatriot should be worried about facing him again, but he joked that Ronaldo is lucky he will be in the dugout and not playing in defence. "No, because I'm not playing at centre-back," he said "Had I played centre-back, I'd have hit him, but unfortunately I'm not good enough and I'm too old to play against him." Mourinho enjoyed a remarkable first spell in the Serie A, having coached Inter Milan between 2008 and 2010. He guided the Italian team to two ...
‘I don’t believe the referee is going to sleep well’ –  Mourinho blasts decision to award England a penalty

‘I don’t believe the referee is going to sleep well’ – Mourinho blasts decision to award England a penalty

EURO 2020
Jose Mourinho doesn’t believe referee Danny Makkelie will sleep well after Harry Kane’s controversial penalty saw England advance to the Euros final at Denmark’s expense. The VAR official wasn’t in a position to change the decision, because the on-field decision went in England’s favour. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Maehle made little contact with Raheem Sterling, and Mourinho expressed his disappointment at the decision on talkSPORT after the match. “Yes, amazing game, but I’m not sure you want to listen to my opinion,” Mourinho told talkSPORT. “I say the way I see it, not the way it is. Maybe you don’t like my opinion this time…. “It’s never a penalty. The best team won, England deserve to win. England was fantastic, but for me it’s never a penalt...
Mourinho fires warning to England after they reach Euro 2020 semi-finals

Mourinho fires warning to England after they reach Euro 2020 semi-finals

EURO 2020
Jose Mourinho has sent a warning to England to expect a ‘difficult’ Euro 2020 game against Denmark after they thrashed Ukraine to book their place in the semi-finals. England produced a superb performance in Rome on Saturday to dump out Ukraine and progress to their first Euros semi-final since 1996. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Harry Kane gave England the lead after being played through by Raheem Sterling, and Maguire’s header immediately after the break saw Southgate’s side take control. Kane scored a third soon after and Jordan Henderson rounded off a good evening with England’s third header. Mourinho was impressed by England’s victory and said they ‘made it look easy’, but has warned that their semi-final opponents Denmark will be a tougher chal...
Jose Mourinho criticises Pogba over celebration against Switzerland

Jose Mourinho criticises Pogba over celebration against Switzerland

EURO 2020
Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at Paul Pogba for his goal celebration in France’s defeat to Switzerland. After surrendering a two-goal lead in the game, the World Cup holders crashed out of the Euros on Monday via penalties, with Kylian Mbappe missing the decisive spot kick. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pogba looked to have booked France’s place in the quarter-finals with a superb long-range strike in the 75th minute and celebrated with an elaborate dance involving Presnel Kimpembe. Mourinho took issue with the premature celebrations, portraying France as the cause of their own downfall. He told talkSPORT: “France started the game against Switzerland badly, they recovered in a fantastic way – showing the immense talent they had. “But when I saw the w...
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