Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has backed Kylian Mbappe over how he spent the international break, calling the criticism directed at the forward “absurd”. France captain Mbappe pulled out of international duty after suffering an injury against Turkey on 25 September. He subsequently posted pictures on social media showing him attending a Paris Fashion Week […]
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The derby has added importance because Real have struggled in recent visits to the Metropolitano. They have secured just two victories in their previous 11 away games there, while their most recent league win at the stadium came four years ago. Atleti claimed a 5-2 victory in the same fixture last season, delivering an early […]
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Real Madrid’s flawless opening to the La Liga season came to an end on Friday as Real Betis claimed a 1-0 victory. Substitute Troy Parrott scored with nine minutes remaining, while goalkeeper Alvaro Valles denied Kylian Mbappé from the penalty spot in added time. The match started at a lively pace, although the intensity faded […]
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José Mourinho believes Kylian Mbappé should receive this year’s Ballon d’Or, insisting the prize must recognise the world’s finest footballer instead of being determined by success in the World Cup or Champions League. “There are only two, three or four players who can be considered the best in the world, and everyone knows who they […]
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Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has expressed unease over September’s extended three-week international window and the length of time his squad members will spend away from the club. “The international period is a concern for me,” Mourinho said. “Three weeks is a considerable amount of time.” Ahead of Sunday’s La Liga home fixture against […]
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Mourinho believes opposing players deliberately provoke his star winger from the opening whistle, describing it as a tactic the Brazilian encounters in nearly every match. “It is difficult for him, and he must learn to manage his emotions extremely well,” he said. Following the winger’s yellow card in Mourinho’s first competitive game since returning to […]
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José Mourinho has revealed that Real Madrid submitted an offer for Rodri and that he personally discussed a possible move with the midfielder. However, he said the Spain World Cup winner’s hesitation left him uncertain about completing the signing. Mourinho made the comments on the day Rodri was officially unveiled by Barcelona following his €75m […]
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Even within football’s already exaggerated universe, few figures are as fascinating, divisive, or impossible to ignore as José Mourinho. His most admirable and troubling qualities are fully exposed in a new three-part streaming documentary. “It reminded me of how talented he was,” says director Joe Pearlman, while Mourinho himself seems determined to make the same […]
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There is now a belief that Mourinho could have made a much stronger impression had he immediately succeeded Ferguson. His character indicated that he would have embraced the challenge of replacing the Scot, confident that he could achieve even greater success. While Moyes appeared uncertain in the transfer market, Mourinho would probably have acted decisively […]
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José Mourinho has disclosed that he agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013, but later withdrew from the arrangement in tears so he could return to Chelsea. The football community was stunned when the legendary Scottish coach announced his retirement after guiding United to their 13th Premier League championship during […]
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