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# Special One

This year
2023
# Special One
Classic Jose Mourinho performance sees Roma through, ex-Spurs star scores winner for Sevilla
It was a disappointing night for Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen.
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May 18th 2023, 10:47 PM
All time
# Special One
Preston boss labels Maguire 'a special player' as their promising start continues
Alex Neil’s side are in third place in the Championship following Maguire’s winner at Birmingham City.
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Sep 22nd 2019, 5:47 PM
# Special One
'Pep is a genius, but a tireless worker first'
Mikel Arteta has spoken of the subtle nuances of the manager’s coaching style at the Etihad Stadium.
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Jun 12th 2019, 2:30 PM
# you know what three means
Whatever 'it' might be, there is no denying Jose once had it, or that it has long since deserted him
We’re not witnessing the Mourinho of Porto or Inter anymore, writes Eoin Butler.
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Aug 28th 2018, 4:28 PM
# Special One
'I don't care what people say' - Mourinho blasts critics after defeat of Liverpool
Two goals from Marcus Rashford saw Man United put Liverpool to the sword at Old Trafford on Saturday.
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Mar 10th 2018, 3:17 PM
# Special One
'I'm sure I will not finish my career here': Mourinho states he will not retire at Old Trafford
The 54-year-old is currently into the second season of a three year contract.
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Oct 15th 2017, 2:48 PM
# acclaim
Mourinho features in Uefa's all-time top 10 coaches but no room for Pep
Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian Clough are also included but the Manchester City boss was unable to make his way onto the list.
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Jan 14th 2017, 1:34 PM
# Special One
Forlan backs Man Utd for title challenge under Mourinho
The former Red Devils striker feels no Champions League football this season will boost their Premier League chances.
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Aug 8th 2016, 8:11 PM
# Speculation
Jose Mourinho agrees personal terms with Man United - reports
It’s also being suggested that free agent Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be the manager’s first signing.
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May 24th 2016, 11:22 PM
# PORTUGEEZER
Mourinho: I can almost guarantee I’ll be back this summer
The Portuguese is confident he will be in a new job after the end of the season and says he is ready to go and give his all at a club where he is “truly wanted”
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Apr 8th 2016, 5:26 PM
# the sacked one
Mourinho says he'll stay in London... and he's even at a game today
The former Chelsea boss is in the stands to watch the Championship top-of-the-table clash having been sacked on Thursday.
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Dec 19th 2015, 12:30 PM
# Special One
5 of the oddest Jose Mourinho stories being reported today
He allegedly stuck out his tongue at John Terry and more quirky claims.
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Aug 24th 2015, 2:54 PM
# Special One
Jose Mourinho has weighed in on the Fifa-FAI controversy
The FAI, earlier in the week, played down criticism following the emergence of this news.
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Jun 7th 2015, 7:41 PM
# Special One
Jose Mourinho explains why he refused to talk to the media last week
The coach has given a cryptic explanation for his blackout of journalists.
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Feb 6th 2015, 10:13 PM
# Analysis
5 talking points from this week's Champions League action
Jose Mourinho punished for his negativity, Atletico’s miracle continues and more.
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May 1st 2014, 12:01 AM
# Opinion
Five reasons why Jose Mourinho should win Manager of the Year
The Special One became the Happy One before a ball was kicked and a huge visit to Anfield could see him return in title-winning style.
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Apr 20th 2014, 10:30 AM
# the scolding one
Jose Mourinho tells Crystal Palace ball boy 'one day somebody will punch you'
The Chelsea boss had some words of warning for the youngster at Selhurst Park yesterday.
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Mar 30th 2014, 9:17 AM
# Special One
Mourinho remaining calm over Rooney bid
The Chelsea boss insists he has enough attacking options even if he doesn’t bag the England striker.
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Jul 26th 2013, 9:50 AM
# Special One
13 reasons why we're glad Jose Mourinho is back
It was confirmed today that the Portuguese manager would be returning to Chelsea.
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Jun 3rd 2013, 4:23 PM
# Fact
Jose Mourinho return to Chelsea 'not my business' - Rafa Benitez
Rafa was asked about old his old enemy taking his job. Awkward.
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May 1st 2013, 8:13 PM
# one hot ronnie
'The devil is white as his name is Cristiano' - Madrid ready to face Fergie's firing squad
Marca, the Madrid sports daily, is calling on Los Blancos to go for the jugular.
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Mar 5th 2013, 10:43 AM
# Special One
Jose Mourinho vows to keep emotions in check whatever the result at Old Trafford
There’ll be no histrionics like those with Porto almost a decade ago.
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Mar 5th 2013, 12:16 AM
# Special One
VIDEO: Watch ITV’s excellent Mourinho documentary in full
The programme includes original footage from his time as a translator for Bobby Robson and tells the story of his rise to the top of world football.
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Dec 11th 2012, 10:13 PM
# Special One
‘Divorce on the horizon’? Mourinho rubbishes Madrid exit reports
Is this the end for the Special One?
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Dec 3rd 2012, 1:45 PM
# Special One
Former Real chief Calderon slams Mourinho comments
Mourinho said he ‘doesn’t have a team’ after the La Liga champions were beaten by Sevilla on Saturday night.
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Sep 17th 2012, 12:28 PM
# self praise
Call me 'unique' not 'special' says Mourinho
“So whether it pleases or not, if one recognises my value or not… people should may be call me ‘unique’ rather than ‘special’ until someone else wins three championships like me.”
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Aug 14th 2012, 2:06 PM
# Lucky Escape
'Special One' Mourinho's lucky escape after attempted airport stabbing
The Real Madrid and former Chelsea and Inter coach José Mourinho was the target of an attempting stabbing last week.
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Mar 5th 2011, 12:25 PM