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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Inter Milan star reduced to tears after heartwarming Mourinho moment
Inter Milan ruled Europe in 2010 as Jose Mourinho led them to Champions League glory but his exit was imminent, which led to an emotional embrace with Marco Materazzi When Inter Milan last conquered Europe in 2010 it was Jose Mourinho at the helm. He enjoyed a historic night in the Bernabeu, knowing it would soon become his home as he masterminded a glorious swansong. His demeanour at full-time was one of a man looking forward, preparing for his next challenge. He had downed the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona en route to the final, with Bayern Munich the final victim as Inter claimed the treble and their first European Cup since the 1960s. They became the first Italian side to scoop all three trophies major trophies available to them in a season, yet they began the game without an Italian in their starting XI. A side assembled of world stars from the likes Brazil, Argentina, Cameroon and the Netherlands had proved the perfect mix. One of the only Italians sat on the bench. Their World Cup winner. One Marco Materazzi, who later that night would become part of one of the most wholesome moments in modern day football. An authentic embrace with Mourinho outside the stadium. Without any official communication both Mourinho and his Inter players knew this was the end and he was moving on. The ex-Chelsea boss had agreed verbally to join Real, but refused to sign any contract. He admitted that he didn't go back to Milan with the team because he knew the emotion would lead him to staying with Inter - and he was man in demand. The Special One, then at the peak of his powers, was about to drive away but stopped the car and walked up to the the defender, hugging him. When Mourinho turned around he was balling his eyes out. Overcome with emotion as the next chapter loomed. Materazzi was equally as tearful. 'That moment with Materazzi… it was powerful,' Mourinho has said. 'I don't care about the trophies and medals I care about what's in my heart. And also what's in the hearts of the people at the clubs, and what they think of me. That's what stays with you.' He would later remark: "When I had these last words with Materazzi, it was like I was hugging every player." Matterazzi has admitted that the Portuguese coach, known for his personal touch, had taken an interest in him and his life like no manager before. The defender said: "Mourinho was special, he knew the names of all our children and our wives. Nobody else had ever done that for me. For me, it was not a big surprise, but for my wife, when he met her and said 'Hello Daniela', it was." Mourinho has confessed that he "ran away" from his Inter players in the aftermath of their European triumph. He would stick to his guns and leave the Italian side, making a new home from himself at Real as he looked to prove himself in Spain. He inevitably did. Now the latest Inter side has another chance to emulate that class of 2010 at the second time of asking. They lost the final to Manchester City two years ago as the English side completed the treble in Istanbul. Like Mourinho's team, Simone Inzaghi and co have beaten Barcelona in the last four. They've also knocked off Bayern en route to playing PSG at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Mourinho makes Champions League final feelings clear - 'I'm going to be naughty'
Jose Mourinho wants to see Inter Milan land the Champions League - but only because the treble isn't on offer after they fell short in Serie A and the Coppa Italia Jose Mourinho revealed he's GLAD former side Inter Milan aren't on course to emulate his achievement and win the treble in this weekend's Champions League final. The Special One claimed: "The treble is mine!" The Fenerbahce boss has twice claimed the European Cup, most recently with Inter in 2010. They downed Bayern Munich in the Bernabeu to complete an unprecedented treble and remain the only Italian side in history to achieve the feat. Mourinho joked he's happy that record remains in tact with Inter losing in the Coppa Italia semi-finals to AC Milan whilst they missed out on the Serie A title as Napoli edged them out on the final day. Highly-rated boss Simone Inzaghi can still land Europe's biggest prize this weekend however. Already Inter have beaten the likes of Barcelona and Bayern ahead of their clash with PSG at the Allianz Arena. The Serie A side are into their second final in three seasons having been beaten by Manchester City two years ago, but Mourinho is backing them to go one better. He told Sky Sports: "I'm going to be very naughty, but very honest. I was worried they could win the treble because I didn't want them to win the treble - the treble is mine! "But now they've lost the league and the Italian Cup, I would love them to win the Champions League. But of course Luis Enrique is doing an amazing job in Paris. He's transformed the team, they lost their No 1 (Kylian Mbappe), but they rebuild in a fantastic way so if Luis wins, I'm also happy for him." PSG are looking to win the tournament for the first time. Their only other final appearance came in 2020, when they were beaten by Bayern in Lisbon. The Parisians are narrow favourites to lift the trophy when the two teams meet in Germany on Saturday night. Inzaghi has enjoyed an impressive period with Inter, winning the league and two Coppa Italias, and believes they are fully deserving of their final spot. He told UEFA: "We've had a great few years and two Champions League finals is the fruit of our labours, reward for the hard work and sacrifice everyone has made. We all share the achievement – our players, the club as a whole and, of course, our amazing fans." The Inter boss believes they warranted extra-time when they were narrowly beaten by City two years ago, but they are better off for the experience. "That experience was important – our performance in such a high-level game helped us learn a lot about what we're capable of," he said. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
💬 Mourinho's cheeky quip ahead of the Champions League final 😅
This Saturday night, Paris Saint-Germain faces Inter Milan in the Champions League final, in a duel that promises to be electric. But a few days before the big event, an old legend emerged from the shadows to drop a little comment that caused a reaction. José Mourinho, also known as The Special One, has not lost his sense of the punchline. "I'm going to be very naughty, but very honest... I was afraid that Inter would win the treble. I didn't want them to win it. The treble is mine.", he said on Sky Sport. A nod to his incredible 2009-2010 season, when he led Inter to a historic treble: Serie A, Italian Cup, and Champions League. Since then, no Italian club has repeated this feat. If Inter's fans can see this as a touch of ego (well balanced), no one doubts the love that Mourinho has for Inter. 🇵🇹🗣️ José Mourinho :« Je vais être très vilain, mais très honnête… J'avais peur que l'Inter remporte le triplé. Je ne voulais pas qu'ils le remportent. Le triplé est à moi. » 😂🏆Le Special One …#Mourinho #Inter #Triplé #Légende — La Minute Foot (@La_Minute_Foot) May 29, 2025 This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. 📸 Justin Setterfield - 2025 Getty Images
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
'Naughty' Jose Mourinho reveals why he has been hoping Inter Milan LOSE as his former club gear up for Champions League final against PSG
Jose Mourinho will forever be a legend at Inter Milan where he won the treble in 2010 but the Portuguese boss has admitted that he has recently been supporting his former club's rivals. Mourinho, now manager of Turkish club Fenerbahce, won the Scudetto, the Coppa Italia and the Champions League in his second season at the San Siro. That remains the last time that the Nerazzurri lifted the European Cup but they will have a chance to do so for a fourth time in their history when they face Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday's final in Munich. It has been a stellar season for Simone Inzaghi's side who were, until last month, in the running to win three trophies. Inter were then defeated by city rivals AC Milan in the Coppa Italia semi-finals before Napoli pipped them to the Serie A title by a point on the final day of the season. That means that Mourinho will remain the only coach to have won a treble with an Italian club for at least another season. 🇵🇹🗣️ Jose Mourinho: "I'm going to be very naughty, but very honest... I was worried Inter could win the treble. I didn't want them to win the treble. The treble is mine." 😂🏆 — EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) May 29, 2025 And the former Chelsea, Man United and Tottenham boss admitted that he was relieved that his record had been preserved. 'I'm going to be very naughty but very honest. I was worried they could win the treble. Because I don't want them to win the treble. It is mine," Mourinho told Sky Sports. 'But now that they've lost both the Championship (Serie A) and the Coppa Italia, I would love them to win the Champions League.' Despite that, Mourinho also acknowledged Luis Enrique's impressive work at PSG this season. The 55-year-old is bidding to become just the sixth man to win the European Cup with two different clubs after his 2015 success at Barcelona. 'On the other hand, Luis Enrique is doing an amazing job in Paris; he's completely transformed the team," said Mourinho who also masterminded Porto's 2004 Champions League triumph. 'They lost their number one player [Kylian Mbappe], yet managed a remarkable rebuild. So if Luis wins, I'll be happy for him too.'
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Jose Mourinho makes Daniel Levy feelings clear with Tottenham comments
Tottenham won the Europa League last week and former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has suggested that chairman Daniel Levy will be more pleased about Champions League qualification rather than the trophy Ex-Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at Daniel Levy following Spurs' Europa League triumph. Mourinho's former team beat another of his previous employers, Manchester United, 1-0 in Bilbao last Wednesday. The win ended Tottenham's 17-year trophy drought and rescued a catastrophic season for the club. Ange Postecoglou's side finished 17th in the Premier League, directly above the relegation zone, marking their worst top-flight campaign since 1977. Spurs' dismal form coincided with protests against chairman Levy from angry supporters. The much-maligned chief axed Mourinho back in 2021 just days before Tottenham were due to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Mourinho has managed two clubs since but he's clearly not forgotten Levy's ruthless decision to sack him. The 62-year-old, who's now in charge of Turkish giants Fenerbahce, told Sky Sports: "The impact is obvious, Tottenham plays Champions League and of course for Mr Levy, the millions that the Champions League gives for him is the best news. "For the fans, for the players, for Ange, it's a title." It's not the first time that Mourinho has taken a swipe at Levy. "The most ridiculous [sacking] was a club that has an empty trophy room sacks me two days before a final. That was the one that was... come on," the Portuguese said on the Obi One Podcast in 2023. "Tottenham have never won for 50 years. I don't remember when. I am two days before a final and I couldn't do the final. It's the one which doesn't smell well. Mourinho added: "I had a plan but sometimes it doesn't work. But the reality is every time I went to Wembley with Chelsea I won. I went there with Man United three times, I won twice. "So the record was good. It was a stadium and atmosphere which I dominate well, because when you go into these big matches you need to feel comfortable, you cannot go to these matches and feel the stadium is too big. "I had the experience to try and help the team but the final was against Man City so I would be an idiot right now to say we would have won. But a few weeks before that, we won against them 2-0 at our stadium, so the feeling was positive. But it is what it is."
