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Jun92021 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho takes swipe at Man United & Solskjaer

Premier League

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes expectations at the club have dropped since his exit from Old Trafford. The Portuguese coach won the Europa League and League Cup during his time at the club, and was the last manager to win a trophy with the Red devils. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho was sacked midway through his third season, eventually being replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and has since been sacked by Tottenham, while he will manage Roma next campaign. The three-time Premier League winner has not been afraid to speak out on his spell at United and believes the situation has altered significantly. "Manchester United was a situation where we won three trophies in the first season. When I met you I wanted more," he tol...

Jun92021 by JBNo Comments

I won ‘half a trophy’ at Tottenham – Jose Mourinho insists

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has insisted he won “half a trophy” at Tottenham after he was denied the opportunity to lead the club in the Carabao Cup final. The Portuguese coach was sacked by Tottenham just days before they lost 1-0 to Man City at Wembley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ryan Mason took charge of the London club, having been installed as a caretaker head coach. Mourinho’s time at Spurs was the first of his career that did not see him win silverware, after successes at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Man United. But in an interview with James Corden, published in the UK Sun, Mourinho said he is adding an extra half to his trophy cabinet. “James, if you want to be proactive you can ask me how many trophies I have won in my career — 25 a...

Jun72021 by JBNo Comments

You failed as Tottenham manager – Deschamps fires back at Jose Mourinho

Trending

Didier Deschamps has hit back at Jose Mourinho for his comments on France being favourites at this summer's European Championship, claiming "I thought the same thing about his Tottenham team". France are being tipped to go all the way at the Euros, having reached the final in 2016 before becoming World Champions two years later. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho attempted to put extra pressure on Les Bleus when discussing their strength last week, prompting Deschamps to hit back with a jibe about his spell in north London. Mourinho told The Sun about France: "I cannot see any weakness. If I had to say one team to win it, I will say them - because the group of players is fantastic. "They have to win it. If not, it is an unsuccessful Euros." Mouri...

Jun52021 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho heaps praise on ‘very, very intelligent’ Mason Mount

Premier League

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount was given ‘incredible conditions’ to thrive by former blues manager Frank Lampard, according to Jose Mourinho. Mount played regularly under Lampard at Chelsea and over his time in the Blues first team, he has become a key player, winning the club’s Player of the Year award for the 2020/21 season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After Lampard was sacked in January after the Blues’ poor run of form, the England international carried on excelling under successor Thomas Tuchel. Mount helped fire the blues to Champions League glory, a top-four finish in the Premier League, as well as a final in the FA Cup. Mount has also established himself as an England regular and will be hoping to go all the way with Gareth Southgate’s team...

Jun52021 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho predicts country to win the Euro 2020

UEFA

Former Chelsea and Tottenham head coach, Jose Mourinho, has tipped France to win this year's European Championships. The delayed competition will begin June 11 and end July 11. And Mourinho, while speaking to the UK Sun, said Les Bleus can field three different teams because of the talent at their disposal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “France could make an A team, B team and C team because at the moment they have an incredible number of top players. “When you have Kylian Mbappe on your side it’s very difficult not to win. “I cannot see any weaknesses. If I had to say one team to win it, I will say them – because the group of players is fantastic. "They have to win it. If not, it is an unsuccessful Euros,” Mourinho said. Also, Mourinho believes i...

Jun32021 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho rejected Real Madrid return before Ancelotti’s reappointment

La Liga, Seria A

Jose Mourinho turned down the opportunity to return to Real Madrid before the La Liga giants turned their attention to Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti. The former Chelsea coach signed a three-year contract with Roma last month, making a swift return to football after being sacked by Tottenham in April. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Mourinho may be regretting his decision to join Roma as a number of top jobs – including Madrid, Inter Milan and Everton – have become available in the last fortnight, while Pochettino could also leave PSG. Mourinho has been linked with a return to the Bernabeu since his exit in 2013 after a three-year stint with the Spanish team and he has a good relationship with president Florentino Perez. Perez contacted Mourinho ...

May172021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer aims dig at Mourinho with Man Utd “achievement” declaration

Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rejected the suggestion that his team finishing second in the Premier League is an achievement. The club have a strong grip on second spot in the Premier League going into the final two games and three more points would clinch the second position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It would definitely be an upgrade on last year’s third-placed finish under the Norwegian coach - the first time the Red devils has secured consecutive top four finishes since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson. But, Solskjaer rejected the idea that United finishing second would be an achievement for the club - which goes against the comments of his predecessor Jose Mourinho The Portuguese coach guided United into second in the...

May132021 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho sends message to Antonio Valencia as ex-Man Utd captain retires

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has sent a classy message to Antonio Valencia after the former Manchester United skipper announced his retirement on Thursday. The 35-year-old, who moved to Mexican team Queretaro last November, has now called time on his career as a footballer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Valencia spent 10 years at Old Trafford and helped the Red devils win two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, Europa League and two EFL Cup trophies at the club. Valencia was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson from Wigan Athletic in 2009 but also played under David Moyes, Van Gaal, Mourinho and Solskjaer while at United. After announcing his retirement, Valencia received a number of messages from former managers and teammates, including Mourinho, Rooney and Scholes. Mour...

May42021 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho breaks his silence after signing 3-year Roma deal following Tottenham exit

Seria A, Premier League

Jose Mourinho has confirmed his next destination in the game after signing a three-year deal to become Roma's next manager. Dismissed by Tottenham 15 days ago after a poor run of results that saw the club tumble down the league standings, the Italian team confirmed on Tuesday that Mourinho will replace Paulo Fonseca from the start of next season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amid speculation that he could return to Italy after a successful time with Inter Milan between 2008 and 2010, the Portuguese coach has signed on the dotted line in the Italian capital until June 2024. Knowing exactly what to expect from the club having faced them in the past, Mourinho stated that their fanbase played a part in his decision to accept the job from the summer. “Th...

May42021 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho reveals the only defeat in his career that made him cry

La Liga, Premier League

Former Tottenham head coach, Jose Mourinho has revealed the only defeat in his managerial career that made him cry. Mourinho, who was sacked by Tottenham in April 2021, has managed big European teams, which includes Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Inter Milan and FC Porto in the past. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Portuguese coach, Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final defeat against Bayern in 2012 was the only time he cried as a manager because the Spanish club were the best in Europe at that time. “That night [Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final defeat against Bayern Munich in 2012] was the only time in my coaching career that I cried after a loss,” Mourinho told Marca. “I remember it well. My assistant Aitor Kar...