José Mourinho

Portuguese football manager (born 1963)

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José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix GOIH, is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player who was most recently head coach of Italian Serie A club Roma. Dubbed "The Special One" by the British media, Mourinho is one of the most decorated managers ever and is widely considered to be among the greatest managers of all time.

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Mourinho banned me from training - Schweinsteiger Former midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says he was banned from first-team training by manager Jose Mourinho during his time at Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published 1 day ago
How De Rossi has 'revived' Roma after Mourinho Club legend Daniele de Rossi has revived Roma since Jose Mourinho's sacking, as BBC Sport columnist Mina Rzouki explains. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024
Friends to foes - Guardiola & Mourinho's epic rivalry BBC Sport unpacks one of football's most dramatic managerial rivalries, which came to a head when Pep Guardiola's Barcelona took on Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid in the 2011 Champions League semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2024

Fulham weigh up Broja move - Thursday's gossip Fulham are put off by Chelsea's price for Armando Broja, Spurs chasing Swedish teenager Lucas Bergvall, Jose Mourinho eyes Manchester United return, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2024
Guardiola, Mourinho and the game that changed everything Pep Guardiola was a coaching novice. What did Barcelona see to convince them to turn down Jose Mourinho and give him one of the biggest jobs in the game? BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2024
'Why not us?' - Mauritania eye more Afcon history Mauritania are full of belief as they prepare for their Afcon 2023 last-16 tie thanks to boss Amir Abdou, who is like Jose Mourinho, says defender Lamine Ba. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2024

Fabregas on 'special' FA Cup, Barca rondos & Mourinho Cesc Fabregas talks about the "special" FA Cup, Jose Mourinho going "full" in the League Cup for Chelsea and the importance of rondos at Barcelona. BBC Sport - Published on January 25, 2024
Toney to stay with Brentford until summer - Monday's gossip Ivan Toney is to stay with Brentford until the summer, Newcastle want £12.9m for Kieran Trippier, Jose Mourinho set to hold talks with Napoli, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024
Newcastle reject Bayern Trippier bid - Sunday's gossip Newcastle reject Bayern Munich's approach for Kieran Trippier, Al-Shabab target Jose Mourinho, Manchester United are to sell Casemiro, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2024
Silverware & sellout stadiums - so what went wrong for Mourinho at Roma? Despite an adoring fanbase and success in Europe "more was expected" of Jose Mourinho at Roma, writes Mina Rzouki. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024

Mourinho runs out of time despite European success Sent off twice in his past three matches, Jose Mourinho's time as Roma manager ends despite reaching European finals in both of his full seasons with the Giallorossi. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2024
Jose Mourinho sacked by Italian side AS Roma Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Italian side Roma. Sky News - Published on January 16, 2024
Manager Mourinho sacked by Roma Jose Mourinho is sacked as Roma manager with the club currently ninth in Serie A. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2024	Mourinho compares himself to Harry Potter Jose Mourinho compares himself to Harry Potter, saying he is "raising expectations" at Roma. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2024
Mourinho criticises Roma's 'superficial approach' Roma boss Jose Mourinho accuses his players of taking a "superficial approach" to their 1-1 Europa League draw against Servette. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2023	Mourinho sent off for 'crying' gestures as Roma win Jose Mourinho was dismissed from the touchline late on in Roma's Serie A win over Monza on Sunday, as Stephan El Shaarawy's goal moved the hosts up to sixth in Serie A. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023
Mourinho returning to Real Madrid - Friday's gossip Jose Mourinho to return to Real Madrid, Jadon Sancho to leave Manchester United and Barcelona linked with Lionel Messi, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on October 19, 2023	Mourinho expected to leave Roma - Tuesday's gossip Roma boss Jose Mourinho is expected to leave at the end of the season, Juventus are tracking Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Manchester United want Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on October 16, 2023
Ex-Spurs defender Chimbonda named Skem Utd boss Pascal Chimbonda says he is inspired by managers like Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho after being named boss of non-league Skelmersdale United. BBC Sport - Published on October 15, 2023	Bowen agrees new contract with West Ham - Sunday's gossip Jarrod Bowen agrees new contract with West Ham, Roma deny Jose Mourinho sack report, Man City and Real Madrid want Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2023
Roma boss Mourinho bemoans 'worst start to a season' Jose Mourinho says he is enduring his "worst start to a season as a coach" after his Roma side's 4-1 defeat by Genoa. BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2023	Lukaku 'needs to feel loved' - Roma boss Mourinho Roma manager Jose Mourinho says Romelu Lukaku "needs to be loved" after scoring his first goal for the club. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2023
Mourinho denies trying to provoke Roma bosses Roma manager Jose Mourinho denies trying to provoke the club's bosses with a picture on his Instagram account but admits things are "not OK". BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2023	Mourinho banned for four matches over Taylor rant Roma coach Jose Mourinho is banned for four matches by Uefa after confronting English referee Anthony Taylor after the Europa League final. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2023
Mourinho banned for four UEFA games after abusing English referee Anthony Taylor Jose Mourinho has been banned for four UEFA matches after abusing referee Anthony Taylor at the Europa League final. Sky News - Published on June 21, 2023	Mourinho charged for abusive language towards official Roma coach Jose Mourinho is charged by Uefa for using insulting or abusive language against a match official at Wednesday's Europa League final. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023
Mourinho charged with abusing match official - as new footage shows fans at airport hurling abuse at referee Jose Mourinho has been charged with insulting and abusing a match official, the governing body UEFA has said, after the football manager was filmed shouting at officials following AS Roma's loss to.. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2023	How referee got accosted by irate fans after Euro final... in 60 seconds Anthony Taylor is a target of fans' frustrations after Jose Mourinho's side lose the Europa League on penalties. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023
Uefa wait before deciding on Mourinho action Uefa will wait for reports from officials before deciding whether to take action against Roma manager Jose Mourinho for his rant at referee Anthony Taylor. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023	Europa League final live text: Build-up to Sevilla v Roma Follow live text commentary as multiple winners Sevilla face Jose Mourinho's Roma in the Europa League final. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2023
'Mourinho feeds Rome with dreams and emotion' Jose Mourinho is chasing back-to-back European trophies with Roma, but will the Europa League final be farewell for the 'Special One'. BBC Sport - Published on May 31, 2023	Spurs only club I have no connection with - Mourinho Roma manager Jose Mourinho says Tottenham are the only club he has managed, for which he does not have "deep feelings". BBC Sport - Published on May 25, 2023
'I have a connection with every club except Spurs' Roma manager Jose Mourinho says he has a "connection to every club" he has managed - except Tottenham Hotspur. BBC Sport - Published on May 25, 2023	Mourinho's Roma into Europa League final Jose Mourinho's Roma reach the Europa League final by beating Bayern Leverkusen 1-0 on aggregate in the semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2023
'If backed, Mourinho is the manager for PSG' Jose Mourinho's bid for back-to-back European titles with Roma continues but could he be set to join Paris St-Germain? BBC Sport - Published on May 11, 2023	Roma earn slender advantage over Bayer Leverkusen Jose Mourinho's Roma earn a slender advantage over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on May 11, 2023
PSG speak to Mourinho's agent - Tuesday's gossip PSG speak to Jose Mourinho's agent about manager's job, Lionel Messi has not agreed Al Hilal deal, Chelsea could use Christian Pulisic as makeweight in move for Victor Osimhen, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on May 8, 2023	Mourinho wore microphone to 'protect' himself Roma boss Jose Mourinho wore a microphone to "protect" himself against the "worst referee" in his side's draw with Monza. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
Chelsea contact ex-boss Mourinho - Friday's gossip Mourinho receives interest from Chelsea and Saudi Arabia, Chelsea target Ramos, Barcelona want to sign Cancelo, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2023	Roma boss Mourinho shown third red card of season Roma boss Jose Mourinho is sent off for the third time this season as his side suffer a Serie A loss to Cremonese. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2023
Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson phrases added to Oxford English Dictionary Twelve new football-themed entries are added to the Oxford English Dictionary before the men's Fifa World Cup in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2022	'Stormzy has gone clear': Video featuring Usain Bolt, Louis Theroux and Jose Mourinho prompts rapturous response Stormzy has sparked a rapturous response online with the surprise release of a new 11-minute music video featuring a plethora of cameos including Usain Bolt, Jose Mourinho and Louis Theroux. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2022
Jose Mourinho: 'A serial winner who has brought Roma to life' Roma's Europa Conference League final win means Jose Mourinho has won five European finals out of five and is a 'serial winner who has brought the Italian club to life'. BBC Sport - Published on May 25, 2022	Why Jose Mourinho 'shed a tear' after Europa Conference League semi-final Roma boss Jose Mourinho explains why he "shed a tear" after their Europa Conference League semi-final win over Leicester City on Thursday. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2022
Jose Mourinho: Roma win over Leicester 'our Champions League' Roma manager Jose Mourinho says he is "very emotional" following their Europa Conference League semi-final victory over Leicester. BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2022	Ruben Amorim: Sporting Lisbon boss making huge impact and drawing comparisons to Jose Mourinho When Manchester City face Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday, they will come up against one of Europe's brightest young managers. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2022
Bodo/Glimt 1-6 Roma: Jose Mourinho's side suffers surprise heavy defeat Jose Mourinho oversees one of the heaviest defeat of his managerial career as Roma lose 6-1 to Norwegians Bodo/Glimt in the Europa Conference League. BBC Sport - Published on October 21, 2021	Jose Mourinho defends Premier League record Jose Mourinho defends his recent record in the Premier League saying what is considered "a disaster for me" other coaches "never achieve". BBC Sport - Published on July 8, 2021