Jose mourinho and cristiano ronaldo almost came to blows at real madrid exclusive. However, they win the copa del rey, their first trophy since 2008. Alonso also became a greater influence, and it quickly became clear united would be forced to cope with constant real pressure, which eventually proved decisive. The only serious runner for a great soccer novel is nick hornbys fever pitch. The diego torres book the dark side of jose mourinho was recently translated into english and published in my country.
Jose mourinho the most badass manager ever fight and. The transition from defence to attack in the low zone jose mourinho attacking sessions4 goal analysis quick counter attacking from the low zone 02oct11 espanyol 04 real madrid 3rd goal. Maybe mourinho should refrain from writing these books as i recall in may 2005 he signed a new 4 year deal with chelsea then left in september 2005 by mutual consent. Mourinhos special arrival at chelsea anthony kelly 25042020 opinionfeatures leave a comment before he was quickly ushered away by an alarmed press officer, jose mourinho made it clear what he demanded from the. In the end, it all comes down to that, what stays in the history books. Cristiano ronaldo and jose mourinho, a partnership built upon the desire to win at all costs and moving a few decimal points around. Mourinho is unique in winning seven league titles in four different european countries. Mourinho humiliated ronaldo before real madrid vs barcelona. Mourinho is a winner, soriano says, but in order to win he. All the trophies real madrid the jose mourinho history.
In november 2010, diego maradona visited real madrid s training ground at valdebebas. However, the first game was a horrendous 50 loss for him, he went on to have a pretty decent record against barca given the fact that b. Manchester united boss jose mourinho has confirmed five of his starters for the real madrid preseason clash as he plugs youth in the us. April 2011, as ozil was shining for mourinhos madrid in his first season at the club. Jose mario dos santos mourinho felix, goih portuguese pronunciation. Man utd vs real madrid in the super cup is the latest fixture. Mourinho spent three years in charge of madrid between 2010 and 20, during which he. Jose mourinhos most incredible moments in the champions. Jose mourinho and real madrid parting ways the new york times. I think i am mr inter, mr porto and mr real madrid and other clubs as well, i am whatever club i am at. But of course it was a very important moment because it occurred in a. Our 201112 real madrid was the best team in europe. The most notable was the 201112 liga title, which they won with a record. Jose mourinho returning to real madrid hard to believe.
Madrid s then coach, jose mourinho, spent a few minutes chatting with the legend. Footballs greatest rivalry bloomsbury by richard fitzpatrick. I have not finished the book so far but im already shocked by some of the damning. After real madrid confirm jose mourinho will depart as the clubs manager at the end of the season and with the special one seemingly on his way back to chelsea. Manchester united jose mourinho press conference live real madrid super cup updates. Analysing games tactically is a great love and strength of mine. The amazing and infuriating career of real madrids jose mourinho. When mourinho, first joined real madrid, its president fiorentino perez had appointed him with some objectives and expectations in mind. United hired mourinho in similar circumstances to real madrid in 2010. The special one will depart at the end of the season ending a three year spell with real madrid. Under mou, real madrid finally were challenging the supposedly invincible barca team of people and then tito. Rather than an expose, which the book claims, its filled more with voices of discontent made by real madrid players during his term at the club. Mourinhoball and myth of special one punctured in torres book.
I like to give myself a challenge and this is a big one, said mourinho. Pepe people hated real madrid during jose mourinho era. Real madrid open talks with jose mourinho representatives. At that time guardiola and his barca were at the center of world football. Mourinhos previous deal was to expire at the end of 2014 and the new one reinforces his. And at that moment he didnt take it very well because maybe he thinks he knows everything and the coach cannot help him to develop more.
Manchester united jose mourinho press conference live real. Six years ago, real were desperate to make up ground lost to barcelona and brought in mourinho with risks attached. He reacted both immediately and intelligently, with modric the perfect player to thrive on the extra room in midfield. I have a lot of confidence in myself and my ability as a. And at this moment he didnt take it very well because maybe he thinks he knows everything and the coach cannot help him to develop anymore. Jose mourinho says real madrids cristiano ronaldo is a knowitall. The specific words werent forthcoming, but the intended message was clear. Jose mourinho has been unveiled as the new manager of real madrid after signing a fouryear deal at the club. Mourinho was also asked about being seen as mr chelsea, with the spurs head coach adding.
Jose mourinho says real madrids champions league semifinal. Ronaldo the opposition are caught very high up the pitch as they lose possession. Jose mourinho believes managing real madrid was the finest. After three years, we both agreed this was the correct moment to. Jose mourinho was once described as a breath of fresh air. Mourinho pictured with iker casillas and florentino in paris. Mourinho is a beautiful illustrated book which is both a sumptuous celebration of the special ones managerial career so far, and an enigmatic insight into his unique brand of football wisdom and philosophy in the legendary managers very first book, and in his own images and captions, jose mourinho charts the peaks and troughs of the opening fifteen years of what has been a stellar rise to. Sometimes you get into big clubs in difficult moments and the work is harder than a smaller club in the moment of an explosion. Jose mourinho at real madrid seasonbyseason mail online.
Jose mourinho lost the dressing room at real madrid and failed in the transfer market the standards by which real madrid managers are judged mean jose mourinhos time at. The long awaited study of jose mourinhos tactics is finally here with an extensive analysis of his real madrid teams 4231 formation. The decisive moment was swedish referee anders frisks sending off of. Managers postmatch rebuke in 20 sparked a furious dressing room confrontation, according to a new. He can win another two in the current season 201220. Jose mourinho says working with cristiano ronaldo at real madrid. Before, there were details, glimpses of his class, but he mixed those with quieter moments. And whats more, with the continued and almost unparalleled success which mourinho enjoys, the allegations its one thing to criticize someone but criticism with such venom is rarely seen. Jose mourinho and real madrid agreed it was time for them to part ways.
Jose mourinho has given an interesting insight on what being a coach takes and the different areas this entails. A tactical analysis attacking ronaldos driving runs from the left 116. This certainly is not a special book from the special one. Real madrid broke jose mourinho and now he is just bored, tired and lost. Jose mourinhos real madrid attacking and defending. A bizarre moment, mourinhos negative reality, a new. Ahead of mourinhos return to the champions league with tottenham, sportsmail looks at some of his most unforgettable moments throughout the years on europes grandest stage. You can now see a full analysis of real madrids attacking and defending tactics which have been so important to their success. Jose mourinho lost the dressing room at real madrid and. Real madrid mourinho the fastest counter attack in the. Mourinho puts managing real madrid as the finest moment of his 19year career above winning the. Ronaldos gamewinning goal remains a key moment in madrids recent history.
In my opinion it was more of the players fault than his. Jose mourinho funniest moments best interviews all insults hilarious moments from 20002019 duration. Real madrid and mourinho parting ways the new york times. Patrick barclay book ten years ago was a much better read. Fitzpatrick takes the time to explain the context of the madridbarca rivalry in terms so many soccer books, so much to choose from. Pepe believes real madrid were hated during the spell in which they were coached by jose mourinho. In this book he discusses his apprenticeship in the game and the differences in soccer culture and mentality in various countries. How much of diego torress new book on mourinho is credible. Jose mourinho real madrid tactical defending ebook. Jose mourinho reveals why he left real madrid and makes. Jose mourinho has called real madrids laliga santander title win during the 201112 season as a defining moment in spanish football. Jose mourinhos best quotes and moments from his first.
Jose mourinho left real madrid in 20 after three mediocre seasons in charge at the bernabeu to return to chelsea. Bbc sport football real madrid unveil jose mourinho as. Real madrid have reportedly begun talks with jose mourinho about the possibility of him returning to the bernabeu club. This is a truly fine, informative, lively and wellwritten book. Alexis sanchez and ander herreras goals saw jose mourinhos side win in miami, with karim benzema pulling one back. I know in england i am loved, said jose mourinho in april 20, just moments after his real madrid side had been. Only five of the players who started that night in the netherlands began the match against rb leipzig and plenty of water has passed under the bridge in the 10 months since. That night in amsterdam now feels a long, long time ago and this a very different tottenham hotspur side. Former real madrid sporting director jorge valdano says he finds it hard to believe speculation in the local media that jose mourinho will replace rafa benitez as coach in the coming days. The 47yearold replaced chilean manuel pellegrini to become reals 11th coach in the past seven years.