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Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Jose Mourinho renews feud with Pep Guardiola as he aims 'stupid' blast at rival
Jose Mourinho has hit out at managers who refuse to be flexible when it comes to playing styles while name-checking his great rival Pep Guardiola's treatment of Joe Hart Jose Mourinho has appeared to risk reigniting his feud with Pep Guardiola by presenting a treaty on the modern game in which he highlighted the Manchester City coach and claimed: 'If you die with your idea, you're stupid.' The Fenerbahce boss, who is on a training camp in Portugal, has said football has changed 'radically' since the early days of his career and believes managers are now building reputations based entirely on their style than an ability to win. And in an interview with Canal 11 the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager, who has not won a league title since his second spell at Stamford Bridge in 2014/15, said too much focus on an unwavering commitment to a set playing style will never be a recipe for success. 'Today, there's no such thing as a single game model,' he said. 'There are many ways to play. There's no longer a tactical system, there are many ways to build and defend. 'This means training in a much more tactical way, where players must grow and acquire new knowledge. The problem is wanting to copy and paste without the necessary conditions to do so. "Playing from the back with a wooden goalkeeper is complicated. I remember Guardiola had Hart, the best English goalkeeper. But he wanted Claudio Bravo, but that wasn't enough. So he signed Ederson. 'There are coaches who try things that don't work and fail, but they say, 'I died with my idea.' If you die with your idea, you're stupid. Coaches have to adapt their ideas to what they have.' Mourinho also took aim at managers arriving in the Premier League with set philosophies around how their teams should play but no record of winning trophies. He added: 'Today coaches whose names I don't even know go to the Premier League, and I don't say that without respect, it's true. 'Some coaches are chosen by dates, numbers, not by victories. Perceptions are created, and today the idea is sold that, more important than winning, is playing like this, looking like this... at that level, things have changed radically,"
Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Mourinho Takes Aim at Guardiola: "You're Not Always Right, Pep"
The Portuguese tactician slams blind imitation and questions Guardiola's goalkeeper choices Mourinho Takes Aim at Guardiola: "You're Not Always Right, Pep" Jose Mourinho's fired sharp volley at Man City boss Pep Guardiola questioning his tactical decisions & warning against blindly copying top coaches. "Stop Copying Without the Right Tools" In interview with Canal 11, the Fenerbahce manager criticized the modern trend of replicating elite tactics without context. "There's no longer one single playing model. Football has evolved. Today you need complex training methods and adaptable players. The problem's when coaches copy paste ideas without the proper conditions" said Mourinho. Direct Shot at Guardiola Mourinho didn't shy away from naming names using Guardiola as cautionary example: "Playing out from the back with wooden legged goalkeeper's tough. I remember Pep'd Joe Hart England's best at the time , but he wanted Claudio Bravo and even that wasn't enough. Then came Ederson" "Adapt or Be Foolish" The former Real Madrid & Chelsea boss ended with blunt message: "Some coaches fail and say: I died with my idea , But if you die with your idea you're a fool. Coaches must adapt their ideas to their resources"
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Jose Mourinho aims dig at Sir Jim Ratcliffe as former Man United boss sends message to Ruben Amorim amid Portuguese coach's torrid first eight months in charge
Jose Mourinho has taken aim at Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe 's handling of the club in a wide-ranging interview. Mourinho, 62, revealed all when he sat down to speak to Portuguese TV channel Canal 11. The Portuguese coach, who is currently in charge of Turkish side Fenerbahce, managed the Red Devils from 2016 to 2018 - during which time he won the Europa League and guided United to their previous best Premier League finish of second. Now, he has cited the departure of the club's former chief executive David Gill, who left them in 2013 after 16 years. Mourinho said: 'There's a critical moment at that club, not only with Sir Alex's departure, but also with David Gill's. David Moyes came in, but when my Netflix documentary comes out, the story will be told. 'I'll arrive later, and when I arrive, I'll arrive at a club still going through that period. We won several things, we finished second in the league. I still say I don't understand clubs that are punished with financial fair play and pay [in cash]. 'I think they should pay points. Manchester City was punished, and legally, we should have won the league. But it wasn't enough for me to have stability, continuity. 'Today, I think that with the change in ownership at the club, with an owner who doesn't have much experience in football but rather in sport'. The Portuguese manager then went on to discuss the performance of his compatriot in United's current coach Ruben Amorim. Mourinho offered Amorim the chance to visit the club's Carrington training ground when he was undertaking a coaching internship in 2018. However, that previous experience has not translated into success on the field for the younger Portuguese coach so far. Having moved to Old Trafford mid-way through last season after opting to leave Sporting CP, Amorim endured a difficult first campaign at the helm. Under his stewardship, United recorded their worst-ever Premier League finish of 15th and will not play in Europe next season having lost the Europa League final to Tottenham in May. However, Amorim will be hoping next season brings better results having secured the signings of Matheus Cunha from Wolves and Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a bid to bolster his side's attacking firepower. However, that previous experience has not translated into success on the field for the younger Portuguese coach so far Mourinho added: 'What happened to Ruben, from being the manager of the worst Manchester United in Premier League history to having continuity and confidence to continue and be Ruben Amorim, is a sign that a lot needs to change.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Turkey Megastar Breaks Silence On Inter Milan Future & Sends Message To Lautaro Martinez: 'I'm Staying Here, Will Hug Him'
Hakan Calhanoglu has spoken about his future at Inter Milan and shared how he plans to greet Lautaro Martinez when they reunite. Speaking to FCInterNews, the 31-year-old admitted he will remain at San Siro next season. It's been a turbulent summer for Hakan Calhanoglu. Considered a concrete target for Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, he looked close to leaving Inter after four years. However, the Turkish clubs were unable to meet Inter's €30 million asking price, resulting in him staying at San Siro. Despite a failed move, the Turkish midfielder returns to Italy facing an uphill battle to prove his loyalty. Indeed, the club didn't like his behavior during intense speculation linking him with a switch to Istanbul. Furthermore, Lautaro Martinez made his feelings clear after Inter lost to Fluminense at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. El Toro's post-match remarks are still echoing through the corridors of Giuseppe Meazza. Yet, Calhanoglu believes he can return to his captain's good graces. Hakan Calhanoglu on Inter Milan Future & Lautaro Martinez Rift MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale looks o during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) 'Am I staying? Yes, yes, we'll talk when the time comes,' Calhanoglu stated upon landing in Milan. 'My vacation wasn't easy because of all the speculation, but we were always in contact with Inter. 'During the World Cup, injured players left, I trained and came back in the best condition. 'I'm happy to be back, now I want to start working.' Then, he addressed the rumors. Asked whether everything will be okay moving forward, Calhanoglu replied: 'Like every year. This time, a bit more. 'But I didn't want to say anything because I wanted our fans to see that I would come back here. Talking all the time isn't right.' Moreover, he confirmed he is happy to be back. 'Of course, I'm an Inter player and I want to continue here. 'We'll see what happens. My goal is to be here and win trophies.' Finally, he insists there's no issue between him and Lautaro. 'I've already talked, no problem. 'We're professionals, everything is clear. 'When he returns, we'll embrace him, he's on vacation now.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Revealed – Why Fenerbahce Refused To Make A Concrete Offer For Inter Milan &Türkiye Star
Revealed – Why Fenerbahce Refused To Make A Concrete Offer For Inter Milan &Türkiye Star Hakan Calhanoglu will stay at Inter Milan next season despite being linked with a move to Fenerbahce. According to Fabrizio Romano via FCInterNews, the Canaries refused to make a concrete offer for the 31-year-old. Advertisement Though Fenerbahce's interest was genuine, Ali Koc never opened talks with the Nerazzurri. He held exploratory talks with Hakan Calhanoglu without Inter's consent. Yet, negotiations never took off as Fenerbahce decided to pull the plug on the pursuit. Why Fenerbahce Never Made Formal Offer for Inter Milan Star Hakan Calhanoglu MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Advertisement Fenerbahce even leapfrogged Galatasaray in the race for the former AC Milan midfielder. However, after dealing with the player's agent, Gordon Stipic, they decided against contacting Inter. And the reason was quite simple. It had nothing to do with the money as the Canaries could've afforded Calhanoglu's €20 millon price tag. Instead, it was Jose Mourinho who called off the pursuit. Mourinho never saw Calhanoglu as an option for Fenerbahce, deeming him unfit for his tactics.
