Jose Mourinho
10 Players Who Were Signed By The Same Manager At Different Clubs
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Most football fans have a favorite player who they will follow all their life and it seems managers are the same. Sometimes a player can embody everything a manager wants in their playing style therefore the player becomes synonymous with the managers moves. 10. Jose Mourinho and Ricardo Carvalho Mourinho and Carvalho first became acquainted when Mourinho took over Porto in 2002 where they won the Champions League together before Jose moved to Chelsea. It wasn’t long until the special one sanctioned a move for Carvalho and he came to Stamford Bridge for £19.85m. The duo won two premier league titles together until Mourinho moved onto Madrid. Once again Jose couldn’t last without his center back and Carvalho signed...
Football’s Biggest ‘What-Ifs’: Lewandowski to Blackburn, Messi Playing for Spain and More
Football, and indeed many sports for that matter, are defined by fleeting moments in time, split-second decisions and era-defining calls that have a bearing on history itself. I’m sure many of our readers have pondered some of football’s biggest ‘what-ifs’, whether it be a controversial on-field decision or an oh-so-nearly transfer to your favourite team. We are taking a look at some of the pivotal moments in the sport’s history that could well have changed the tapestry of football as we know it. Bojan Krkic Fulfilling His Potential Emerging on the scene three years after Lionel Messi, Barcelona couldn’t quite believe their luck as another once-in-a-generation talent passed through La Masia. It is widely reported that Bojan scored over 900 goals for various youth teams having joined t...
Watch: Dybala Takes Worst Corner In Football History On Roma Debut
Paulo Dybala took what looks to be the worst corner in football history over the weekend and football fans around the world are all laughing about it. Jose Mourinho and Roma have had a very active transfer window this summer making five new signings including Dybala. Dybala’s contract with Juventus came to an end last season and after Roma made contact he joined on a free. Dybala was met to a monstrous welcome in the center of Rome where he was officially welcomed as a player to thousands of Roma fans. It was truly spectacular. 🚨 This welcome from Roma to Paulo Dybala gives me goosebumps. 💛❤️ (🎥 @OfficialASRoma)pic.twitter.com/WJPVWpuxjL — Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 27, 2022 Sadly for Dybala one of his first actions in a Roma shirt was ...
Manchester United will sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Watford defeat
Manchester United will dismiss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from his current position at Old Trafford, according to reports. The Norwegian boss was already under huge pressure after the Red Devils’ humiliating defeats against Liverpool and Manchester City. However, his side reached a new low this season when they lost 4-1 against Watford on Saturday. Joshua King and Ismaila Sarr scored a goal each in the first half before Joao Pedro and Emmanuel Dennis also earned their names on the scoresheet to claim an emphatic victory for the home side. United are said to have called an emergency board meeting after that humiliating loss. As per The Sun, Solskjaer has managed his final match in charge of the Manchester side and he will be dismissed within the next 48 hours. ...
Report: Wolves offered chance to sign £14m midfielder from three-time PL winner
Wolves have been offered the chance to sign Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara according to a report from Siamo La Roma. Bruno Lage has a lot of work to do at Molineux this summer. The Portuguese desperately needs to sign a new centre-forward and an attacking wide player. Amadou Diawara in action for Roma last season Copyright: xPedroxFiuzax The addition of a new centre-back is needed at Wolves as well. In all fairness, the last thing Wolves really need is another central midfielder…unless Ruben Neves is sold of course. Wolves offered Amadou Diawara The 24-year-old Guinea International, has been offered to the Black Country outfit by Jose Mourinho according to Siamo La Roma. The three-time Premier League winning boss is keen to freshen up his options in the Italian capital. Wolv...
Former Manchester United star on turbulent relationship with Mourinho
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has offered an insight into his relationship with Jose Mourinho, who took over the managerial reins at Roma this summer. The pair shared a turbulent history at Manchester United, which led to rumours about the forward’s potential summer exit. But the player was quick to play down speculation about his altercation with Mourinho, insisting they have buried the hatchet. “What happened in Manchester stays there,” Mkhitaryan told Corriere dello Sport. “We spoke as mature people, we both want to go down the same path, we both want to win something with Roma, and that is the only thing that matters this year.” Mkhitaryan moved to Old Trafford only two months after Mourinho’s appointment and helped United wrap up the Europa League crown in his first season. He subsequently fell ...
Report: Mourinho now pursuing ‘more aggressively’ £13m Spurs target
Jose Mourinho is a big admirer of Marcel Sabitzer, and he wants to bring him to Roma this summer. Sabitzer has been a long-term target for Tottenham Hotspur. He was heavily linked with a move when Mourinho was at the helm, and Spurs are still interested. Last month, Italy’s famous pink paper, La Gazzetta dello Sport, claimed that Sabitzer is being targeted by Fabio Paratici as Spurs are looking to bolster their midfield. North London rivals Arsenal have also been linked with a move for the 27-year-old who bagged nine goals and eight assists last season for the Bundesliga club. It now seems Roma have joined the race, with Mourinho pursuing him more aggressively, according to EuroSport. Sportslens view The Austria international has been a top performer for Leipzig o...
Man Utd not interested in Serie A loan offers for full-back
Manchester United will not allow Alex Telles to join Roma on loan, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian left-back was brought in last summer to provide competition for Luke Shaw. Despite not being Ole Solskjaer’s first choice in the position, Telles remains a vital part of the squad. Manchester United have no intention to accept any loan bid for Alex Telles as of today. There’s no agreement with AS Roma on a potential loan deal. 🔴🇧🇷 #MUFC #ManUtd — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 16, 2021 His crossing and set-piece delivery offer a different dynamic United, while his arrival sparked improvement from Shaw. However, Roma desperately need a new left-back following the injury suffered by Leonardo Spinazzola at the European Championships. The Italian l...
‘I do not think he cares about it’ – Jose Mourinho has made a bold claim about Spurs player
Jose Mourinho has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is fully focussed on winning Euro 2020 for England. The Portuguese boss, who will manage Serie A club AS Roma next season, has told talkSPORT that Kane is not bothered about winning the golden boot as he has won plenty of individual awards already. Read also: Tottenham reportedly open talks to sign Premier League defender The former Spurs boss has claimed that Kane was happy with his performance when he wasn’t scoring for England during the group stages. ❌ “I do not think he cares about it.” 😄 “I spoke with Harry when he was on zero goals & he was happy.” 🏆 “He has individual awards but he wants to win the Euros.” José Mourinho says Harry Kane is focussed on winning #EURO2020 with #ENG , not th...
Luke Shaw hits back at Jose Mourinho in Rome as England roll on
At Jose Mourinho’s new home, the Stadio Olimpico, Luke Shaw, chose the perfect setting for his latest riposte to his former boss with two assists in England’s 4-0 thrashing of Ukraine to reach the Euro 2020 semi-finals. Shaw suffered at the hands of Mourinho for three seasons at Manchester United, a string of public criticism not a patch on what was said behind closed doors, the 25-year-old admitted this week. Mourinho’s arrival at Old Trafford came hot on the heels of a horrible double leg fracture Shaw suffered in September 2015. The former Southampton defender revealed in 2018 there had even been fears his right leg would have to be amputated because of blood clots that required emergency surgery. His career never got back on track during Mourinho’s tempestuous time at United, where he ...
Euro 2020: Jose Mourinho ‘prayed’ and ‘cried’ after Eriksen collapsed
Jose Mourinho revealed he “prayed” and “cried” for Christian Eriksen after the Denmark star collapsed during Saturday’s Euro 2020 clash against Finland. Inter midfielder Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest when collapsing on the pitch before being resuscitated, Denmark’s team doctor Morten Boesen said. Eriksen was given CPR by medics in the first half of the Group B match after falling to the ground with no other player around him – the fixture was originally suspended, but the former Tottenham star was later confirmed to be “awake” and the game resumed a little under two hours later, with Finland winning 1-0 in Copenhagen. Ex-Tottenham head coach Mourinho spent time with Eriksen prior to the Denmark international’s move to Inter in 2020 and the Roma-bound boss said he was reduced to tears. “I...
Jose Mourinho set to make Premier League midfielder his first signing at Roma
Roma are set to announce the signing of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, according to football.london. Xhaka first arrived at Arsenal in 2016 from Borussia Monchengladbach, signing for an estimated £35 million fee. He has since made 220 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 13 times and helping the club to two FA Cups. Xhaka (centre) celebrates the 2017 FA Cup with teammates Mesut Ozil (left) and Shkodran Mustafi (right) The former captain has been a divisive figure at the Emirates Stadium, once clashing with fans after being substituted. Now, after five years in north London, the Switzerland international seems set to complete his move to Roma, reports football.london. It is believed that he will cost approximately £16m, representing a huge loss for Arsenal. Xhaka is not the only midfielde...
