Tag: Jose Mourinho
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Man Utd to fine Pogba over ‘disrespectful’ post on instagram minutes Mourinho’s sacking
Paul Pogba is set to be fined by Manchester United for posting a ‘disrespectful’ picture on social media in the wake of Jose Mourinho’s sacking. The photo of a smirking Pogba appeared on the player’s Instagram account on Tuesday with the message ‘caption this’. The post was deleted 10 minutes later but not before it…
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Mourinho is so strong, will bounce back – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said Jose Mourinho will bounce back after he was sacked by Manchester United on Tuesday due to re-current bad results. The Spaniard believes he and Mourinho will cross paths again in the near future. Guardiola and Mourinho established a generation-defining rivalry during their time in opposition as coaches of…
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Man Utd reveals first player to sign after Mourinho’s sack
Manchester United executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward has reportedly identified Juventus winger, Douglas Costa as the first player the club will sign following the sacking of manager, Jose Mourinho. Recall that Mourinho was on Tuesday sacked by United following the club’s poor run of form this season. According to The Sun, Woodward wants Costa to join…
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‘I have nothing to say’, Mourinho keeping quiet after Man Utd sacking
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told reporters that he has nothing to say about his dismissal from Old Trafford, a day after he was booted from the hotseat at Old Trafford. The Portuguese led the Red Devils to Europa League and domestic success during his tenure at the helm, but a poor run…
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BREAKING: Man Utd sack Jose Mourinho as manager
Jose Mourinho has been sacked as Manchester United manager following Sunday’s defeat at Liverpool, ending a tenure that began in May 2016 The Portuguese, 55, won the League Cup and the Europa League at Old Trafford. But United are sixth in the Premier League, 19 points behind leaders Liverpool, who beat them 3-1 on Sunday.…
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Why I did not play Pogba against Liverpool – Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho revealed why he did not consider starting Paul Pogba in United’s loss to Liverpool at Anfield. World Cup winner Pogba watched from the bench for the second league match in succession as United slumped to a 3-1 defeat that leaves them 19 points adrift of top spot and 11 shy…
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Man Utd far from being built in my image, says Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says his team are “far” from being built in his own image as he prepares to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. United are 16 points behind leaders Liverpool, having won just one of their previous five Premier League games. Mourinho, who took over as manager in May 2016, conceded:…
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Man Utd don’t have mad dogs, says Mourinho after Southampton draw
Manchester United are lacking in “mad dogs” in midfield, manager Jose Mourinho said after his side recovered from a terrible start but were still held to a disappointing draw at struggling Southampton. Mourinho’s side were facing an embarrassing defeat early on as the Saints went into a 2-0 lead inside the opening 20 minutes. Marcus…
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Man Utd: Mourinho fears Sanchez will be out for long time
Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez could be out for a “long time” with a hamstring injury, says manager Jose Mourinho. The 29-year-old Chilean suffered the injury in training on Thursday. Sanchez is yet to have a scan to determine the extent of the damage but Mourinho said he was “screaming” in pain. “It is not…
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If you feel pressure, stay at home, Mourinho tells Man Utd players
Jose Mourinho told Manchester United’s underachieving players to “stay at home” if they cannot handle the pressure to perform at Old Trafford. Young Boys are the visitors on Tuesday evening as the Red Devils look to reach the Champions League last 16 with a game to spare – a feat they will achieve should they…