Jose Mourinho

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Mourinho coy as Bale pursues return to Tottenham from Madrid

Welsh star's agents are in talks with his former club for a return after seven years

16 Sep 2020 6:05 PM

File photo of Tottenham Hotspur's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho (C) and assistant coach Ricardo Formosinho (2nd R) take a team training session at Tottenham Hotspur's Enfield Training Centre, in north London. AFP Photo

Tottenham issue warning after Mourinho and players seen training

Tottenham were under attack for applying for government's financial assistance while paying its chairman 7 million pound per season

08 Apr 2020 1:40 PM

Eden Hazard underwent surgery on his lower leg and was not expected to return for Real Madrid before the end of the season. AFP Photo

For some, there is bright side to coronavirus outbreak too!

Tottenham, Barcelona, Belgium and France whose players got sidelined found the break useful for rehabilitation

17 Mar 2020 6:46 PM

Tottenham Hotspur's Dutch midfielder Steven Bergwijn (R) slots home during the English Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on March 1. AFP Photo

Bergwijn likely to miss rest of the season with Tottenham Hotspur

Manager Jose Mourihno still optimistic of his side's chances in the Champions Leagues quarters second leg against Leipzig

10 Mar 2020 3:44 PM

Tottenham Hotspur coach Jose Mourinho has lashed out at the Premier League’s congested fixture list over the Christmas period. ( Photo:AFP)

'It's a crime' - Mourinho rages against festive fixture pile-up

Tottenham visit Southampton on Jan. 1 for a fourth Premier League game in 11 days.

27 Dec 2019 1:21 PM

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said although he loves Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, he wants him to lose. (Photo: EPL website)

'I hope Frank Lampard loses': Jose Mourinho ahead of clash

Tottenham is scheduled to play against Chelsea on Sunday in the Premier League.

21 Dec 2019 7:00 PM

Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho has called for a collective effort to plug their leaky defence which has conceded 'cheap goals' in his first four matches at the club. (Photo:AFP)

Tottenham Hotspur must fix leaky defence and stop cheap goals: Jose Mourinho

Spurs have conceded eight goals in all competitions and failed to keep a single clean sheet since Mourinho took over from Pochettino.

08 Dec 2019 12:43 PM

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho took a dig at Manchester United, saying the side performs well against better teams, as they come out on the field with a defensive approach. (Photo:AP)

Jose Mourinho takes dig at Manchester United for their defensive approach!

His remarks came after Tottenham's 1-2 defeat against United on Wednesday (local time).

05 Dec 2019 12:44 PM

Jose Mourinho conceded his former club Manchester United had deserved their 2-1 Premier League victory over his new team Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday and hailed the performance of Marcus Rashford. (Photo:AP)

Jose Mourinho hails Marcus Rashford, says Man United deserved to win

Mourinho took over as Spurs manager last month, nearly a year after he was fired by United.

05 Dec 2019 12:13 PM

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Tootenham Hotspur Manager Jose Mourinho say Scott McTominay has become virtually “undroppable” after the midfielder produced another dominant display in Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Jose Mourinho praise Scott McTominay after Man Utd's 2-1 win over Spurs

McTominay returned from more than three weeks on the sidelines with an ankle injury to patrol the midfield area alongside Fred.

05 Dec 2019 10:58 AM

Jose Mourinho endured an unhappy return to Manchester United as Marcus Rashford struck twice in a 2-1 defeat for Tottenham while Liverpool maintained their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting five goals past Everton. (Photo:AFP)

Premier League 2019-20: Jose Mourinho endures 1st loss as Man Utd win 2-1 vs Spurs

Mourinho's first loss since taking charge of Spurs eases the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as United moved above Tottenham, up to 6th.

05 Dec 2019 10:49 AM

Ahead of the clash against Manchester United, Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said he likes to play 'big matches'. (Photo:AFP)

I like to play big matches: Jose Mourinho before Manchester United match

Tottenham currently hold the fifth spot in the Premier League points table while Manchester United are placed on the ninth position.

04 Dec 2019 4:51 PM

Jose Mourinho aims to continue his 100 per cent start as Tottenham Hotspur manager when he returns to Old Trafford for the first time as a coach since being sacked by Manchester United and believes he will be shown respect on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

Jose Mourinho aims to keep 100 per cent start going on return to Old Trafford

The Portuguese won the Europa League and League Cup in two full seasons at United but was sacked midway through the last campaign.

04 Dec 2019 9:09 AM

Jose Mourinho’s two-year stint at Manchester United was not always a happy one but the Portuguese harbours no bitterness at the club and says he is now a better manager as he prepares to return with Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

I'm a better coach after Man United stint, says Jose Mourinho

Mourinho spent around 400 million pounds (USD 513 million) while in charge at United and won the Europa League and League Cup.

04 Dec 2019 9:03 AM

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane hopes the club’s winning start under new manager Jose Mourinho can help forge a strong relationship between the pair and lead to trophies. (Photo:AFP)

Harry Kane keen to build strong relationship with Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur

Mourinho’s first home game as Spurs boss suffered a shocking start, ending happily, though.

29 Nov 2019 9:18 AM

Spurs could not have chosen a more different approach. Now they have to see if Mourinho is still capable of Champions League miracles. (Photo: AFP)

Tottenham banking on Mourinho recovering golden touch in Europe

The 56-year-old has failed to win a single knockout tie in the Champions League over the past five years.

25 Nov 2019 10:00 AM

After the appointment of Jose Mourinho as the head coach, Tottenham on Wednesday announced the coaching staff. (Photo:AFP)

Tottenham Hotspur name Jose Mourinho's coaching staff

Joao Sacramento, Carlos Lalin, Nuno Santos, Ricardo Formosinho and Giovanni Cerra has been named as part of Mourinho's coaching staff.

21 Nov 2019 10:31 AM

Jose Mourinho, the new man in the Tottenham hot seat, is back in the Premier League with a point to prove. (Photo:AFP)

Jose Mourinho: Miracle worker or busted flush?

Jose is a serial winner across Europe but his reputation was badly tarnished in the final few months of his Manchester United reign.

21 Nov 2019 8:34 AM

Tottenham Hotspur will be Jose Mourinho's third Premier League club. His first two EPL clubs were Chelsea and Manchester United. (Photo: File)

Jose Mourinho to lead Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League after Pochettino sacking

Tottenham sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino as head coach on Tuesday.

20 Nov 2019 12:42 PM

Lampard expressed surprise at Mourinho's comments and Azpilicueta made it clear he didn't agree with the assessment of two of Chelsea's more highly-rated academy graduates. (Photo: AFP)

Captain Azpilicueta defends Chelsea youngsters after Mourinho jibes

Mourinho claimed new Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was wrong to pick inexperienced youngsters Abraham and Mount against Manchester United.

12 Aug 2019 7:02 PM

Mourinho dropped the names of clubs who may a good chance of winning the cup next year (Photo :File)

‘Liverpool could make third consecutive Champion’s League final’: Mourinho

Liverpool FC has earned both praises and respect from fans, players and coaches alike, including the former Manchester United manager.

03 Jun 2019 11:39 AM

Mourinho further stated that he’d be calling Messi or Ronaldo the winner of the trophy had Barcelona or Juventus won the UCL title. (Photo: File)

‘Messi and Ronaldo won’t win the Ballon D’or’: Jose Mourinho

Mourinho states that winning titles is an important aspect of becoming the best in the world and that talent doesn’t guarantee a Ballon d'Or

02 Jun 2019 4:41 PM

The 46-year-old Norwegian has guided United to 14 wins in 19 matches in all competitions as caretaker boss since replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho in December. (Photo: AP)

'I can't be complacent neither can be the players', says Solskjaer

Solskjaer was handed the job on Thursday after a successful three months as caretaker boss.

29 Mar 2019 5:34 PM

However, a United legend as a player, Solskjaer has re-energised the English giants, leading them to the Champions League quarter-finals with an incredible victory over free-spending Paris Saint-Germain and hauling the Red Devils back into the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League. (Photo: AP)

How Solksjaer changed the fortunes of the Red Devils

Solskjaer was seen as a stop-gap option when recruited as a caretaker, with United eyeing for a solution after the sacking of Jose Mourinho.

28 Mar 2019 7:09 PM

The former Barcelona boss remains unhappy that Ed Woodward, United's executive vice-chairman, made contact with Mourinho while Van Gaal was still at the club. (Photo: AFP)

Solskjaer built on the foundations laid by Mourinho, insists Van Gaal

Solskjaer has made a remarkable impact since arriving as United's interim boss in December following Mourinho's sacking.

27 Mar 2019 1:31 PM

Mourinho had said in January that he was not sure if he would manage another club in England after stints with Chelsea and United. (Photo: AFP)

'I would like to be back in June for a new club', says Mourinho

Mourinho has been out of a job since he was sacked by United in December following a dismal run of results.

24 Mar 2019 7:10 PM

Spurs will face domestic rivals Manchester City in the quarter-finals, with Pochettino indicating Pep Guardiola’s reigning English champions are built to win Europe’s elite trophy. (Photo: Twitter)

'One favourite team to win Champions League is Barcelona', says Pochettino

Pochettino, however, feels United still have a lot of work to do to compete with Barcelona.

19 Mar 2019 5:58 PM

Solskjaer, who scored an injury-time winner in the final to cap a late comeback for United in 1999, oversaw more late drama 20 years later. (Photo: AFP)

United overturns PSG's 2-0 lead to advance to the next round on away goals rule

It was the first time in Champions League history that a team lost the first leg at home by a two-goal margin and still went through.

07 Mar 2019 10:08 AM

For Solari, that is a high bar set, and a reminder perhaps of why Madrid found so few elite coaches eager to follow Zidane last summer. (Photo: Twitter)

Tough time for Solari as Madrid hopes lies on champions league again

Solari was handed a contract until 2021 appointed only five months ago might not last the season if Ajax beats madrid reaches the quarters.

04 Mar 2019 1:35 PM

$Paul Pogba’s (right) relationship with Jose Mourinho appears to be fractured beyond repair. (Photo: AFP)$

Pogba vs Mourinho: Is this end of the road at Man United?

The former United youth player may eventually get the move to Barcelona that was mooted in August.

29 Sep 2018 12:21 AM

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech (left) punches the ball clear as team mate Granit Xhaka (centre) defends from CSKA Moscow’s Aleksei Berezutski in the Europa League first leg quarter-final in London on Thursday. The Gunners won 4-1. (Photo:AFP)

City’s eyes on title

Pep’s side will look to beat United in Manchester Derby, seal trophy.

07 Apr 2018 7:45 AM

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho comments Paul Pogba’s injury as long-term

Jose Mourinho has repeatedly said he did not know how bad Paul Pogba's injury was.

29 Sep 2017 8:28 PM

After winning four of their five EPL games this season, Manchester United will look to extend their streak against Southampton on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Man United look to rock Saints

Mourinho’s side head to Southampton on Saturday in confident mood after reeling off four wins from their first five league games.

23 Sep 2017 1:35 AM

Alexandre Lacazette joined Arsenal after netting more than 20 league goals in each of the past three seasons for Lyon. (Photo: AP)

Premier League clubs break the bank in transfer market

Swansea’s purchase of Roque Mesa for £11 million looks a bargain for a player whose slick passing stood out for Las Palmas last season.

12 Aug 2017 1:49 AM

Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku celebrates with team mates after scoring against Manchester City. (Photo: AFP)

Lukaku’s United puts city in shade

However Mourinho warned that the transfer spending of other Premier League teams made it imperative that United strengthen their squad further.

22 Jul 2017 7:18 AM

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho. (Photo: AFP)

Jose Mourinho targets dynasty at Old Trafford

Mourinho has never spent longer than three years as manager of a club during his trophy-laden career.

20 Jul 2017 4:50 AM

Jose Mourinho accused of 3.3 million euro tax fraud in Spain

The 54-year-old Portuguese, who coached Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, was accused of "two offences against the public treasury,".

20 Jun 2017 7:14 PM

Manchester boss Jose Mourinho holds the Europa League trophy. (Photo: AP)

Mourinho restores Manchester United’s winning feeling

Jose Mourinho, who described his first United campaign as “my most difficult season as a manager”, has appeared tetchy and grouchy in recent weeks.

27 May 2017 1:53 AM

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Sergio Romero will start against Ajax in Stockholm next Wednesday and his early save from Manolo Gabbiadini helped the visitors stop the rot after successive losses to Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo: AFP)

Sregio Romero at the ready in Manchester United stalemate

Sergio Romero produced a string of saves early in the second half, to keep Manchester United in the contest.

18 May 2017 11:52 AM

Difficult job at Man United: Jose Mourinho

United head into their Boxing Day fixture against Sunderland on the back of three consecutive Premier League victories.

26 Dec 2016 6:02 AM

More than 18 million leaked documents have been examined in the expose. (Photo: AFP)

Mourinho and Ronaldo tax claims denied by agents

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho are accused of hiding millions in tax havens.

04 Dec 2016 11:03 AM

Around 18 million leaked documents have been examined in the tax envasion claims on Ronaldo, Mourinho (Photo: AFP)

Tax evasion claims on Ronaldo, Mourinho

Ronaldo could have hidden 150 million euros in tax havens in Switzerland and the British Virgin Islands.

03 Dec 2016 11:27 AM

Jose Mourinho was also banned from the touchline for one match and fined a total of 58,000 pounds ($71,972) for two separate incidents of misconduct in October. (Photo: AP)

Jose Mourinho charged again by FA

It is alleged his behaviour amounts to improper conduct, the FA said in a statement.

29 Nov 2016 10:27 AM

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