Jose Mourinho

October 5, 2020

#YNaijaSportsAnalysis: Reasons why Liverpool and Manchester United fell flat on their face this weekend

Talk about a lack of energy, or perhaps over confidence, however you choose to look at it, there really is no excusing Liverpool’s and Manchester United’s embarrassing performance against two sub-par teams during the weekend. It’s difficult to highlight any concrete reason why a football franchise as relentless as Liverpool, and as box office as... Read More

Deep Dive, The Sports Blog

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Solkjaer

February 14, 2019

In Solkjaer, Manchester United may just have gotten a permanent boss

Manchester United seems to have become an entirely different side since the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solkjaer in December. The club had endured so much setback under the former manager Jose Mourinho, the arrival of Ole Gunnar has brought a great air of confidence to the club, setting them back to winning ways. Unbeaten in his... Read More

The Sports Blog

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December 18, 2018

Just In: Manchester United part ways with Mourinho

Manchester United Manager, Jose Mourinho has parted ways with the club after the club sacked him 17 games into the Premier League season. The Red Devils had on Sunday lost 3-1 to Liverpool in the Premier League and are 19 points away from the top of the table. A statement by the club on Tuesday... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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November 28, 2018

Despite Champions League victory, Manchester United’s future is bleak

It’s hard to think that a team that qualified for the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) with one game to spare can play so poorly. On Tuesday night, the first set of games for Matchday 5 held and Manchester United squared up against Young Boys at Old Trafford and despite getting the... Read More

The Sports Blog

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October 2, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 2nd of October

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Mourinho under fire for Manchester United’s woes Three takeaways from the season premiere of ROK’s new drama ‘Ojukwu’

Cover Stories, Featured

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January 11, 2018

The Late 5: NAPTIP arrests traffickers among Libya deportees, Mourinho hopes to build dream attack at Old Trafford and other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation in Nigeria today. Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele has been listed as a member of the cast in the superhero film, playing one of Black Panther’s guards in the capacity of the Dora Milaje. Her IMDb profile has also been updated to include this interesting bit of... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. APC Chair gives reasons Ortom “will certainly” win in 2019 2. Former FBI Director James Comey signs multi-million dollar book deal 3. Nnamdi Kanu attacks Osinbajo, demands release of detained IPOB leaders 4. Former governors Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige say they no longer receive pensions from their states... Read More

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£200m for Neymar not expensive – Jose Mourinho

Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho has claimed that Neymar is “not expensive” even at almost £200 million but has warned that the Brazilian’s world record move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain will further inflate an already “crazy” transfer market. Mourinho has already highlighted his concerns this summer over some of the fees that are being paid for... Read More

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Jose Mourinho reportedly reverses decision to release Ibrahimovic

Manchester United are reportedly set to re-sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the striker showed signs of making a speedy recovery from injury. Ibrahimovic, 35, tore his anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments after a nasty fall in United’s Europa League quarter-final clash with Anderlecht in April. He was ruled out for a minimum of nine months and United opted... Read More

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Romelu Lukaku joins Manchester United

Manchester United has announced the signing of Romelu Lukaku for £75m from Everton on a five-year contract, with an option to extend for a further year. Lukaku, 24, will join the team in LA ahead of pre-season training. Jose Mourinho said, “Romelu is a natural fit for Manchester United. He is a big personality and a... Read More

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Manchester United reportedly agree £75m deal for Lukaku

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a £75m fee with Everton to buy Romelu Lukaku and are confident the striker will fly out with the rest of the team on Sunday. Lukaku would be United’s second summer signing after the arrival of Benfica’s Swedish centre-back Victor Lindelof for £31m. Man Utd boss, José Mourinho, had become frustrated... Read More

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Jose Mourinho accused of tax fraud during his time at Madrid

Manchester United manager, José Mourinho, has been accused of tax fraud by Spanish prosecutors. This comes after Real Madrid star player, Cristiano Ronaldo was also accused of tax fraud. The Portuguese manager is accused of defrauding Spain of €3.3m (£2.9m; $3.6m) in taxes between 2011 and 2012, BBC reports. A prosecutor says he did not... Read More

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Jose Mourinho leads the charge to overcome all excuses in the Heineken #NoMoreBarriers competition

Premium beer brand, Heineken, has announced plans to encourage fans of the UEFA Champions League to watch matches by removing barriers that may prevent them from enjoying super exciting football competition this season. Following the Champion the Match campaign headlined by multiple UEFA trophy winner, Jose Mourinho, Heineken, the official sponsor of the League has... Read More

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January 14, 2017

Mourinho makes UEFA greatest coaches list, Guardiola excluded

Europe Football governing body, UEFA has published the list of greatest coaches in football, but excluded Pep Guardiola. Manchester City manager, Jose Mourinho however made the list with his success in charge of Porto, Chelsea, Inter and Real Madrid. “The Special One” won the UEFA champions league with Porto in 2004 and went ahead to... Read More

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November 30, 2016

Mourinho handed one match ban for improper conduct

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has been been banned from the touchline for a match after kicking a bottle water in reaction to Pogba’s booking. Mourinho had earlier served a ban this year after an altercation with referee Mark Clattenburg. The English FA has also fined the Portuguese £16,000 ($20,000, 19,000 euros) after accepting an... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Why Mkhitaryan has been absent – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended the absence of Armenian midfielder Henrihk Mkhitaryan from his squad. The Armenian has not featured for Manchester United since the Manchester derby in the Premier League on 10 September. Speaking on the matter during Friday’s press conference at the Aon Training Complex Mourinho confirmed the player was no longer... Read More

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October 21, 2016

Chelsea sacked me, it was not mutual consent – Mourinho

Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho has said his former club, Chelsea FC sacked him, despite the club insisting he left by mutual consent. The club in a statement had said Mourinho left in 2015 by mutual consent. But the Portuguese was adamant he was dismissed by owner Roman Abramovich. “Mr Abramovich decided to sack me,” He told Sky Sports.... Read More

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September 24, 2016

Pogba shines as Manchester United defeat champions Leicester City 4-1

Paul Pogba put up a man of the match performance as Manchester United dominated champions Leicester City. Pogba dictated the pace of the game as he controlled the midfield delivering beautiful passes into open spaces. United opened the scoring through captain of the day Chris Smalling in the 22nd minute. Smalling headed in from a... Read More

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September 18, 2016

EPL: Watford beat Mourinho’s Man Utd for the first time in 30 years

Watford Football Club secured their first victory over Manchester United for the first time in thirty years. Watford who secured a 3-1 victory at Vicarage road last defeated United on September 16, 1986. Goals from Etienne Capoue, Juan Zuniga, and captain Troy Deeney was enough to earn them a memorable win. Capoue opened the scoring... Read More

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September 14, 2016

Heineken launches new UEFA Champions League campaign, starring Jose Mourinho

Heineken has unveiled a new UEFA Champions League TV commercial, called ‘Prep Talk’. The film features two time UEFA Champions League winning manager, Jose Mourinho, and was shot by award-winning director, Guy Ritchie. The commercial is part of Heineken’s ‘Champion the Match’ campaign and launches on TV and digital channels to coincide with the new 2016/17... Read More

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September 13, 2016

Heineken to unveil new video as Jose Mourinho gets sets to address football fans before UEFA Champions league kick-off

Heineken, the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, is set to launch the new season of the tournament with a video featuring controversial Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho. Billed as Mourinho’s address to football fans across the world, the video will go online before the kick-off of the 2016/2017 UCL season on Tuesday, 13... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Mourinho set to storm UEFA Champions League kick-off next week

Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho is set to stir up a storm as the new UEFA Champions League season first round of matches kick off on Tuesday, September 13. Mourinho who is known for his passionate display during matches and controversial utterances against opponents, especially his opposite number at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, is expected to... Read More

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Mourinho’s Manchester United career starts with a bang

Jose Mourinho has started his coaching reign at Manchester United on a bright note, after the Red Devils opened their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Wigan on Saturday. The Portuguese introduced new signings Eric Bailly and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Luke Shaw also got 45 minutes under his belt following his recovery from a broken... Read More

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This is what Ryan Giggs will be doing after ‘difficult’ Manchester United depature

Following his departure from Old Trafford, Ryan Giggs is set to come out of retirement to play in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier Futsal League. Giggs will join the likes of former Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes, Brazilian Ronaldinho, Argentine Hernan Crespo and Michel Salgado who have also been confirmed as participants in the... Read More

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‘The game will be more physical’ | 5 things we learnt from Guardiola’s first press conference

Former Bayern Munich manager, Pep Guardiola has been unveiled as Manchester City coach. During his first press conference, the Spaniard answered questions about prospective transfer moves, playing style, expectations, amongst others. These are 5 major things we learnt from the press conference; He’s fine with the competition Mourinho brings It looks like Pep Guardiola would not be... Read More

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Take a rare look into Mourinho’s office (PHOTO)

New Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho gave fans a rare look into his office at the club’s Carrington training ground. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager recently shared an image of him inside his new office which had a mounted television and three of his Guinness World Record framed certificates on a shelf. Also spotted... Read More

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ICYMI: Watch Jose Mourinho’s first press conference as Manchester United Manager

Early this morning, Jose Mourinho was unveiled as Manchester United’s manager and he had his first press conference as the club’s tactician. The Portuguese talked about Ryan Giggs’ exit, his ambition to equal Alex Ferguson’s record, player transfers, amongst other things. Watch the full video below.

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Shots fired! Jose Mourinho takes jibe at Wenger

Both Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger have had a frosty relationship with each other down the years. Things however escalated in 2014 when the Portugese coach who just made a return to Chelsea called his french rival a ‘specialist in failure’ making a reference to Wenger’s 10 year wait for a Premier League title since... Read More

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‘I want to match Ferguson’s record at Man. United’ – Jose Mourinho

Former Real Madrid boss, Jose Mourinho who was officially unveiled as the new manager of English side, Manchester United early Tuesday morning has revealed that he would like to equal Sir Alex Ferguson’s record at the club. “I can’t hide that I want to chase Sir Alex’s record,” the Portuguese told Pressmen at the conference.... Read More

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Ryan Giggs makes ‘difficult’ departure from Manchester United

Manchester United has announced the departure of its assistant manager and former player – Ryan Giggs. This brings to an end a summer of speculations following Jose Mourinho‘s appointment as the man in charge of managerial duties at the club. Giggs became assistant manager to Louis van Gaal after retiring in the summer of 2014... Read More

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