Zlatan tips Mourinho for return, criticises Pep's character
5 years, 2 months ago

Zlatan tips Mourinho for return, criticises Pep's character

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has backed Jose Mourinho to prove a success in his next position, but the ex-Barcelona striker remains less enamoured with Pep Guardiola. The divisive former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss has not held a managerial job since parting ways with United in December 2018 but appears to be edging closer to a coaching comeback. Mourinho recently rejected the chance to hold talks with Lyon as he "has already chosen another club," the Ligue 1 side's president, Jean-Michel Aulas, said earlier this month. READ| Gabriel Jesus denies injury hit Man City has slackened off Ibrahimovic is adamant the Portuguese's next employers will enjoy the best of his abilities.

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Jose Mourinho hits back at Pep Guardiola with fresh Manchester City claim
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Jose Mourinho hits back at Pep Guardiola with fresh Manchester City claim

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jose Mourinho has insisted that he does not …

Explained: Why Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho have been at loggerheads with each other of late
1 month ago

Explained: Why Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho have been at loggerheads with each other of late

Firstpost  

Manchester City boss Guardiola and former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager Mourinho are among the most celebrated managers not just in the modern era but across generations, but that did not stop the two icons from trading barbs with one another over the last few days. Not only are Manchester City going through one of their leanest phases in recent …

Pep Guardiola claims Jose Mourinho wants Man City to be RELEGATED... as he fires back at his rival after Portuguese made dig about winning his Premier League titles ‘fairly’
1 month ago

Pep Guardiola claims Jose Mourinho wants Man City to be RELEGATED... as he fires back at his rival after Portuguese made dig about winning his Premier League titles ‘fairly’

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has issued a response to Jose Mourinho's jibe that his Premier League titles were 'won fairly' in a pointed reference to the 115 Premier League charges of financial impropriety that Man City are facing. And Guardiola said: ‘Maybe we are similar, but he won three and I won six.’ That provoked Mourinho who referred to the 115 Premier …

Pep Guardiola is having his ‘Mourinho moment’ and Man City must beware
1 month, 1 week ago

Pep Guardiola is having his ‘Mourinho moment’ and Man City must beware

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He even appears to be channelling his old Portuguese rival, defiantly sticking …

Pep Guardiola claims Man City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva adds to their growing injury list after coming off against Crvena Zvezda
1 year, 3 months ago

Pep Guardiola claims Man City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva adds to their growing injury list after coming off against Crvena Zvezda

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has claimed Manchester City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva added to the club's growing injury list when he limped off against Red Star Belgrade. Man City's Bernardo Silva was substituted against Red Star Belgrade after suffering an injury Silva is now expected to miss the 'next few weeks' after sustaining an injury in the match Man City …

Ibrahimovic vs Guardiola, Ferguson’s feud with Beckham: 5 biggest tussles between footballers and managers
1 year, 4 months ago

Ibrahimovic vs Guardiola, Ferguson’s feud with Beckham: 5 biggest tussles between footballers and managers

Hindustan Times  

Manchester United had to face their second Premier League defeat of the season against Arsenal last weekend. The explanation could hardly pacify Sancho and the Englishman wrote on social media that he has “been a scapegoat for a long time.” David Beckham and Alex Ferguson In this article, we take a look at five of the biggest 'player vs manager' …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s best quotes on God, lions, and Pep Guardiola
1 year, 7 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s best quotes on God, lions, and Pep Guardiola

The Independent  

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Jose Mourinho thinks Cristiano Ronaldo's fairytale move to Manchester United is 'perfect business'
3 years, 4 months ago

Jose Mourinho thinks Cristiano Ronaldo's fairytale move to Manchester United is 'perfect business'

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho believes Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible return to Manchester United is 'perfect business' for the Red Devils. Cristiano Ronaldo's Old Trafford return has been hailed as 'perfect business' by Jose Mourinho The pair won a LaLiga title together as Ronaldo scored an astonishing 168 goals in 164 games Mourinho managed Ronaldo for three years at Real Madrid between 2010 and …

Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City bosses despite missing out on Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo
3 years, 4 months ago

Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City bosses despite missing out on Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola leapt to the defence of his bosses at Manchester City despite the club missing out on Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo in the transfer window. Guardiola acted quickly to absolve chief executive Ferran Soriano and chief executive Txiki Begiristain from blame even though they were unable to lure Kane from Tottenham and Ronaldo chose to join Manchester United. …

Manchester United accused of 'Sanghi fascism' over Ronaldo transfer
3 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United accused of 'Sanghi fascism' over Ronaldo transfer

Op India  

Manchester United has shocked the world after securing a successful transfer of legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus on Friday. Such an endorsement of ‘Gharwapsi’ claims by the club itself, Washington Post believes, is extremely problematic and has demanded that Manchester United publicly disavow the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Jose Mourinho, former United manager who managed Real Madrid when Cristiano Ronaldo …

Jose Mourinho claims he was 'not given time' to be successful at Manchester United
4 years ago

Jose Mourinho claims he was 'not given time' to be successful at Manchester United

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho has claimed he was not given enough time by Manchester United after they sacked him in 2018, but insists he respects the club's decision. Mourinho had delivered both the League Cup and Europa League trophies in his first season, but was unable to deliver the Premier League title that the club craved. Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United did …

Mourinho plays down title talk, Guardiola rues lack of goals - football news - sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Mourinho plays down title talk, Guardiola rues lack of goals - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho talked down his team's chances of being title contender after a 2-0 win over Manchester City sent the North London club top of the Premier League on Saturday. READ | "It feels good, but maybe tomorrow we are second again and honestly that would not be a problem for me, I am just happy with …

20 years ago, Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho were friends at Barcelona
4 years, 8 months ago

20 years ago, Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho were friends at Barcelona

Daily Mail  

It's a picture that shows a different time and frankly, one that people nowadays might find hard to imagine; Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho, sat side-by-side as friends, wearing crests of the same club. Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho, in friendlier times, together at Barcelona 20 years ago When Mourinho took over Real Madrid while Guardiola was at Barcelona, the …

Ibrahimovic's return to training with Sweden's Hammarby sparks rumours about future
4 years, 9 months ago

Ibrahimovic's return to training with Sweden's Hammarby sparks rumours about future

Deccan Chronicle  

Stockholm: AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return to training in Sweden with Hammarby, the club he part owns, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to lockdown Italy, has fuelled speculation regarding his future. The Swedish outfit's president Richard Von Yxkull said the decision was in the hands of the attacker who played 116 times for his country before retiring from international …

What Jose Mourinho will have learned from his first week in charge of Spurs
5 years, 1 month ago

What Jose Mourinho will have learned from his first week in charge of Spurs

Daily Mail  

Given the relationship between Jose Mourinho and Spurs before his arrival in north London, his first week in charge could not have gone much better. Jose Mourinho has won his first two matches in charge since taking over at Tottenham Hotspur The Portuguese manager will have learned plenty from the games he has overseen The Mourinho charm offensive It was …

Mourinho will shine at Spurs, says Guardiola
5 years, 1 month ago

Mourinho will shine at Spurs, says Guardiola

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola welcomed Jose Mourinho back to the Premier League by predicting the "incredible manager" will do a good job at Tottenham. Mauricio Pochettino's shock Spurs exit this week gave ex-Porto, Chelsea and Inter boss Mourinho an unexpected route back to the Premier League and it is one Guardiola expects him to grasp with both hands. "I think you know …

Mourinho not my friend or enemy, says Pellegrini
5 years, 1 month ago

Mourinho not my friend or enemy, says Pellegrini

The Hindu  

Manuel Pellegrini would not deem Jose Mourinho his enemy or his friend as the long-time rivals prepare for a Premier League reunion on Saturday. Pellegrini's struggling West Ham welcomes Tottenham and its freshly installed head coach Mourinho to London Stadium this weekend, reprising a rivalry that has simmered for a decade. Pellegrini resumed his career at Malaga, with Mourinho pointedly …

Zinedine Zidane bothered by Jose Mourinho speculation
5 years, 2 months ago

Zinedine Zidane bothered by Jose Mourinho speculation

The Hindu  

Zinedine Zidane, the Real Madrid manager, is confident that his team can overcome its current slump in the next Champions League match amid speculations Jose Mourinho replacing him as the boss at Santiago Bernabeu. When told defender Sergio Ramos had just defended him in light of the Mourinho talk, Zidane told reporters: "In football, people forget what you've done in …

Champions League: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola brushes aside concerns over Fernandinho's extended workload in defence
5 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola brushes aside concerns over Fernandinho's extended workload in defence

Firstpost  

Guardiola also had warm words for Riyad Mahrez, who impressed in the 3-1 win against Everton and has been directly involved in 17 goals in his past 17 starts for City in all competitions Manchester: Pep Guardiola played down concerns over 34-year-old Fernandinho’s ability to cope with a high workload as he juggles his stretched defensive resources for Tuesday’s Champions …

Zinedine Zidane unfazed by Jose Mourinho speculation
5 years, 3 months ago

Zinedine Zidane unfazed by Jose Mourinho speculation

The Hindu  

Under-fire coach Zinedine Zidane insists he has no regrets about returning to Real Madrid and says he is not affected by speculation that Jose Mourinho could replace him. READ | Mourinho quashes Madrid talk due to respect for Zidane Los Blancos have won just two of their four La Liga games so far this season and slipped to a humbling …

Pablo Zabaleta backs Pep Guardiola to remain at Manchester City
5 years, 8 months ago

Pablo Zabaleta backs Pep Guardiola to remain at Manchester City

Daily Mail  

Pablo Zabaleta has no doubt Pep Guardiola will stay at Manchester City and continue to lead them to success. Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during Manchester City's win over rivals United Guardiola, a serial winner with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and now City, has been linked with a move to Juventus, but Zabaleta has no concerns. Pablo Zabaleta, pictured with …

Jose Mourinho would bring glamour to Bayern Munich - Michael Ballack
5 years, 8 months ago

Jose Mourinho would bring glamour to Bayern Munich - Michael Ballack

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho taking over Bayern Munich would bring "a certain glamour" to the club and the Bundesliga, says Michael Ballack. READ | Oblak inks new Atletico Madrid contract to 2023 Should Bayern decide to make a new appointment Ballack believes Mourinho, who he played under at Chelsea and has been unemployed since being sacked by Manchester United in December, would …

Jose Mourinho: Zidane the right man for Real Madrid
5 years, 9 months ago

Jose Mourinho: Zidane the right man for Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho says Zinedine Zidane is the right person to coach Real Madrid but suggested it is too early to judge the Frenchman's success as a manager. Zidane won the Champions League in all three of his seasons at Madrid but despite praising that success, which eclipses Mourinho's two career titles in the competition, the former Inter and Porto head …

Manchester City's Danilo opens up on current boss Guardiola and old manager Zidane
5 years, 10 months ago

Manchester City's Danilo opens up on current boss Guardiola and old manager Zidane

Daily Mail  

Manchester City's Danilo has opened up on his current boss Pep Guardiola and previous manager Zinedine Zidane. Manchester City full back Danilo has opened up on his Pep Guardiola and Zinedine Zidane And now he has praised both the City manager and his former boss at Madrid. He moved to City from Real Madrid after winning Champions League twice under …

Mourinho: I wasn't given the same backing as Guardiola or Klopp
5 years, 11 months ago

Mourinho: I wasn't given the same backing as Guardiola or Klopp

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has claimed Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp were afforded more luxuries than him in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho appeared as a guest in the beIN Sports studio during Arsenal v Chelsea The former Manchester United boss spoke about the problems during his time at Old Trafford He appeared as a pundit alongside Andy …

Jose Mourinho leaves the Lowry Hotel ahead of Liverpool clash
6 years ago

Jose Mourinho leaves the Lowry Hotel ahead of Liverpool clash

Daily Mail  

There were words of comfort for beleaguered Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho from a former Old Trafford favourite as he stepped out of the Lowry Hotel on Thursday morning ahead of Sunday's crunch clash against Liverpool. Paul Ince believes Mourinho - who looked tired after flying back in the early hours from Wednesday night's defeat at Valencia - is still …

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