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☆ Mourinho not focused on his legacy after leading Roma to Europa League final
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Soccer Football - Europa League - Semi Final - Second Leg - Bayer Leverkusen v AS Roma - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - May 18, 2023 AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho celebrates after the match... Read moreMay 18 (Reuters) - As Roma coach Jose Mourinho said he was not fixated on becoming a legend at the club after leading his side to a second straight European final with a 1-0 aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen after their Europa League semi-final, second leg on Thursday. The 60-year-old, who won the second-tier European club competition in 2017 with Manchester United, led Roma to the Europa Conference League title last season. "My concern isn't marking my place in the Roma history books," Mourinho told Sky Sport. "It's also helping the Roma fans who have given me so much since day one. Roma are sixth in Serie A on 59 points, two points behind AC Milan and six off Lazio in the last Champions League spot.

☆ Sevilla fight back to beat Juve and reach another Europa League final
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The Spaniards will bid for a record-extending seventh Europa League title when they face AS Roma in the final in Budapest on May 31, after Jose Mourinho’s side drew 0-0 at Bayer Leverkusen to secure a 1-0 aggregate victory in their semi-final. But midfielder Suso levelled six minutes later with a stunning long-range strike to take the game into extra time. It was a cathartic night at Seville as the Europa League kings worked their magic yet again in their favourite competition after a difficult season. "This is madness, incredible, it's time to enjoy this amazing moment," Sevilla captain Jesus Navas told Movistar Plus. "The courage of the fans has carried us and we are here again in another European final.

☆ Martinez deals knockout blow as Inter reach Champions League final
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

I felt it, we did a great job in both games," said Martinez, who won the World Cup with Argentina in December. "Playing in the Champions League final is a dream. Inter coach Simone Inzaghi fielded an unchanged team from the first leg, with Martinez and Dzeko up front, having rested players in Serie A over the weekend. And never before in their history had they gone four games in a row without finding the net against Inter. The real disappointment would be not playing in the Champions League next year."

☆ Champions League semifinal: AC Milan faces Inter Milan in derby clash
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

AC Milan and Inter Milan are set to face each other in the semifinal of Europe’s most prestigious competition and the stakes couldn’t be much higher. “I prayed to God to give me the joy of Inter winning, and hopefully He will agree,” Enrico Vanzini told Reuters. Both sides last met in the Champions League semifinals in 2003. “We are talking about Champions League, we have not had ups and downs but an outstanding run,” Pioli told reporters Tuesday. “We want to try to overcome this last step before winning a Champions League final, something that hasn’t happened to all of us.

☆ Mourinho dismisses PSG talk ahead of Europa League semi-final
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Soccer Football - Europa League - AS Roma Press Conference - Rome, Italy - May 10, 2023 AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho during the press conference. Despite talk of potentially take over the Ligue 1 club from Christophe Galtier in the 2023-24 season, Mourinho reaffirmed his loyalty to Roma, where he is currently under contract until 2024. "If they called, they didn’t find me," Mourinho told Sky Sport Italia on Wednesday before the pre-match news conference. During the news conference, Mourinho expressed admiration for the former Spain international, showering him with praise. Despite Roma reaching the semi-finals of a prominent European competition for the third consecutive season, Mourinho dismisses the notion that it puts pressure on the team.

☆ Lazio face crunch match with Milan in race for Champions League spots
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Tommy Lund | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Maurizio Sarri's Lazio side face a tough test in Milan, who have been unbeaten at San Siro in their last eight games in all competitions. Lazio have 64 points ahead of Juve (63) and Inter Milan (60) with Atalanta, Milan and AS Roma (58) jostling for the top four. Pioli, whose Milan team were dethroned by Napoli in the league, also have a Champions League semi-final, first leg against Inter on Wednesday to think about. "Last year we took big steps forward when we came out of the Champions League, while this year in Europe we're doing exceptional things." Juve have found scoring on the road difficult, managing only four goals in their last five league games.

☆ Mourinho wears wire on touchline in Roma draw
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Mourinho, who is no stranger to clashes with referees, tore into Daniele Chiffi after the game, describing the 38-year-old official as "the worst I've ever encountered." From the moment I left the locker room, to the moment I returned. Their latest draw left Roma seventh, just outside the European places with five games left to play, and Mourinho was especially incensed that Chiffi sent off Mehmet Celik after showing him a second yellow card in added time. "He is the worst referee I have met in my life," Mourinho said. "A second yellow to a guy who slips in the 96th minute...

☆ Jose Mourinho says he wore a microphone during match to ‘protect’ himself against the referee
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Matt Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho said he wore a microphone during his team’s Italian Serie A game against Monza on Wednesday in order to “protect” himself. Speaking to reporters after the match, Mourinho said: “I am not stupid, you know. I recorded the match – from the moment I left the locker room to the moment I returned. Roma’s draw with Monza leaves the team in seventh place in the league table, outside the qualification places for next season’s European competitions. Roma’s next fixture is on Saturday against Inter Milan, which currently sit fourth in the Serie A table.

☆ Roma and Milan share spoils with late goals in top-four battle
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Milan remain fourth in the standings, level on 57 points with Roma in fifth, with both sides two points behind third-placed Juventus who travel to Bologna on Sunday. Roma's back luck, however, did not end there and Mourinho was forced to make an early change when defender Marash Kumbulla clashed inside the box with Milan forward Olivier Giroud. They had a decent chance just after the half-hour mark but forward Leao fired wide. Milan defenders Davide Calabria and Fikayo Tomori had two more chances before halftime but both missed the target. Milan host second-bottom Cremonese on Wednesday when Roma travel to ninth-placed Monza.

☆ How Tottenham Hotspur fell into disrepair
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Four years ago, on a warm Spanish summer’s evening in Madrid, Tottenham Hostpur was just 90 minutes away from reaching the pinnacle of European football. Win or lose against Liverpool in the 2019 Champions League final, Spurs could be excited about the future of their club. Tottenham was 5-0 down after 21 minutes against Newcastle. Tottenham players offered to reimburse their fans after the Newcastle defeat. “Unfortunately, the mismanagement of Tottenham off the pitch has now transcended to on the pitch to a point where Tottenham are in the biggest mess I’ve known in my lifetime.”Bleak future?

☆ Napoli on verge of first Serie A title in 33 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Tommy Lund | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Summary Napoli on brink of winning titleInter under pressureRoma battling injury issuesApril 27 (Reuters) - Runaway Serie A leaders Napoli could seal their third Scudetto in record fashion this weekend if they beat lowly visitors Salernitana and second-placed Lazio drop points at Inter Milan. Spalletti urged his Napoli players not to get ahead of themselves despite being tantalisingly close to ending the city's 33-year wait for the Serie A title since Diego Maradona led the team to two championships in 1987 and 1990. Salernitana have improved dramatically since Paulo Sousa took over from Davide Nicola in mid-February and have pulled well clear of the relegation scrap. Gian Piero Gasperini's seventh-placed Atalanta, who have 52 points, travel to Torino on Saturday while Juve, with 59 points, visit another mid-table side in Bologna on Sunday. Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Dybala penalty seals win over Torino to send Roma third
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

April 8 (Reuters) - A Paulo Dybala penalty and a superb defensive performance gave AS Roma a 1-0 win away to Torino on Saturday that lifted them to third place in the table and boosted their hopes of a spot in next season's Champions League. Roma are two points behind second-placed Lazio, who will play Juventus later on Saturday. The match was only eight minutes old when Dybala converted a penalty following a handball from Torino's Perr Schuurs. Following the goal, Roma went on the defensive, causing problems for Torino's midfield, who searched for opportunities without success throughout most of the match. Despite the visitors' overall control of the match, Torino's Pietro Pellegri could have equalised late on when his shot towards goal was deflected inches wide.

☆ Tottenham end unhappy relationship with Conte
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

LONDON, March 26 (Reuters) - Antonio Conte's increasingly fractious relationship with Tottenham Hotspur came to an end with the Premier League club announcing they had parted ways with the Italian on Sunday. "We can announce that head coach Antonio Conte has left the club by mutual agreement," Tottenham said in a statement. "We achieved Champions League qualification in Antonio's first season at the club. "We have 10 Premier League games remaining and we have a fight on our hands for a Champions League place," chairman Daniel Levy said in the statement. Conte leaves with Tottenham in fourth place in the Premier League and still well-placed to challenge for a top-four finish and qualify for the Champions League.

☆ Exclusive: Soccer-Ancelotti to Brazil would be a no-brainer, CBF president says
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-26 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Not only Ronaldo Nazario or Vinicius Jr but all those that have played for him," Rodrigues told Reuters in an exclusive interview. He is really a top coach who he has several achievements and we hope he can have even more." But according to Rodrigues, Ancelotti fever has already caught on in Brazil too. "Everywhere I go in Brazil, in every stadium, he is the first name the supporters ask me about. We need a coach who has the players' respect and admiration," Rodrigues added.

☆ Clinical Man Utd win League Cup in heartbreak for Newcastle
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-26 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/2] Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Manchester United v Newcastle United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - February 26, 2023 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire lift the trophy with teammates after winning the Carabao Cup final Action Images via Reuters/Andrew CouldridgeLONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Manchester United crushed Newcastle United's hopes of a claiming a first domestic trophy for nearly 70 years with a clinical 2-0 victory in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. Kicking towards their fans in the second half Newcastle roused themselves into action and pinned a leggy-looking United back at times but they rarely looked like scoring. The Tyneside club has now lost each of their last nine matches at Wembley, a run that began in the 1974 FA Cup final. Newcastle were full of energy early on with Allan Saint-Maximin dangerous whenever he got the ball. "No complaints with how we played, obviously the scoreline doesn't say that, and that's where football can be cruel," Newcastle manager Howe said.

☆ Morocco's round of 16 success is no fluke
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The Atlas Lions had roared to stun 2010 World Cup winner Spain and reach the quarterfinals of Qatar 2022. “Now it is the Africans and Arabs.”For many, it was the shock of the tournament, as the North Africans won their first ever knockout game at a World Cup. Many Moroccans thought that it could be after the World Cup or in a few years, but none were unhappy when it was announced he would take over the national side less than 100 days before their first game at the World Cup. In African football, Regragui has often been compared with José Mourinho thanks to his tactical discipline and stellar man-management skills. Morocco’s success at the World Cup may be best story of the tournament so far, but it is not the not the result of luck and grit, but rather expertise and planning.

☆ Opinion | Something Remarkable Is Happening in African Football
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Sean Jacobs | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

African players are increasingly on the center stage of world football. Though African players have a long history in Europe, it wasn’t until the mid-1990s that they began to star in the top leagues there. And there is a kind of continental solidarity that emerges for many African fans during the World Cup. African teams, meanwhile, usually showed poor form and were quickly eliminated. In the years that followed, as African teams began to have more success, drawing on their diasporas in Europe, many of us began to cheer for teams from the continent instead.

☆ Manchester United owners exploring potential sale of famed club
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Matt Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Manchester United’s owners announced their intention on Tuesday to explore the sale of the iconic club, saying a “process to explore strategic alternatives” had begun. Those alternatives could include the total sale of the club by the Glazer family, who took control of Manchester United in 2005. “As part of this process, the Board will consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the Company,” said a United statement. “We will evaluate all options to ensure that we best serve our fans and that Manchester United maximizes the significant growth opportunities available to the Club today and in the future. According to Forbes, Manchester United is the third most valuable football club in the world at $4.6 billion – behind only Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.

☆ Fact Check-No evidence AS Roma coach Mourinho accused England counterpart of racism
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A purported statement attributed online to AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho in which he is said to accuse England manager Gareth Southgate of racism for omitting AS Roma striker Tammy Abraham from his FIFA World Cup squad has misled users online. There is no evidence that Mourinho made such a statement and a representative for AS Roma told Reuters that it is a fake comment. The fabricated quote has primarily been shared by football fan accounts on Twitter and Facebook (here), (here), (here). Hate me, you already do.”Reuters could not find any evidence of Mourinho ever making such a statement, and AS Roma told Reuters in an email that the comment was fabricated. A representative for AS Roma told Reuters it is a fake comment.

That’s what you work so hard for … That’s why you play,” Rooney reminisces. The club went into administration after debts spiraled and it failed to play players their wages. “He was great to play for, he’s the reason I signed for Manchester United to play for him. Then Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson congratulates Wayne Rooney after his final Premier League title win in 2013. While Rooney was in Dubai, goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes gave the Manchester club a dominant victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

☆ Mourinho's got rapping talent in Stormzy's new song
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Stormzy released his new song 'Mel Made Me Do It' on Friday, which includes what the Portuguese coach said in 2014 when his Chelsea side lost 1-0 at Aston Villa after Mourinho and two of his players were sent off. "I prefer really not to ... not to speak, If I speak I am in, in big trouble," Mourinho is heard saying after Stormzy says "I prefer not to speak like I'm Jose." "Was great fun doing this cameo for Stormzy’s new music video out today. Mourinho may have already found his rapper name years ago when his words turned into his famous nickname 'Special One'. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Silvia Recchimuzzi in Gdansk; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Jose Mourinho vrea să o readucă pe AS Roma în top
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-03 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

"Dacă considerați că vom începe să câștigăm meciuri imediat după ce ajung la cârma echipei, atunci nu putem vorbi despre un proiect. Proprietarii clubului vor să lase o moștenire, vor să facă ceva important pentru club, pentru mult timp înainte, să pună bazele unui viitor de succes. Știu puțin și despre AS Roma, deoarece, pe vremea când am lucrat aici, AS Roma a fost o adevărată rivală. A fost o echipă care lupta pentru trofee".La AS Roma, Jose Mourinho promite să-i urmărească îndeaproape pe jucătorii din academia clubului, iar unii dintre ei ar putea fi promovați chiar din primul sezon. Sper că, pe viitor, voi face asta tot mai des", a menționat antrenorul.Mourinho va avea un salariu de peste 7,5 milioane de euro la AS Roma.

Persons: Mourinho, Jose Mourinho Organizations: AS Roma, AS, A, Europa Conference League Locations: Italia, AS Roma, Italiei, Europa

☆ Tottenham Hotspur are un antrenor nou
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-01 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Tottenham Hotspur are un antrenor! Portughezul a semnat un contract valabil pe doi ani cu gruparea engleză și a fost prezentat oficial.Tottenham a rămas fără tehnician din luna aprilie, atunci când Jose Mourinho a fost demis. Trebuie să obținem acest spirit de unitate pentru a fi puternici", a declarat tehnicianul Espirito Santo.Espirito Santo a ajuns la Tottenham după ce s-a despărțit recent de Wolverhampton Wanderers. Everton va fi pregătită de spaniolul Rafael Benitez.Ibericul, care a câştigat Liga Campionilor în 2005 cu Liverpool, a semnat un contract pe trei ani cu rivala Everton.Acest fapt a trezit nemulțumiri în rândul fanilor. Conform presei britanice, tehnicianul a primit ameninţări după ce a devenit clar că el este favorit la înlocuirea lui Carlo Ancelotti pe banca tehnică a "caramelelor".

Persons: Tottenham, Nuno, Portughezul, Jose Mourinho, Everton, Rafael Benitez.Ibericul, Carlo Ancelotti, William Edward Barclay Organizations: Tottenham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Championship, Premier League, Liga Campionilor Locations: Tottenham Hotspur, Santo, Valencia, Rio, englez, Liverpool

☆ Mourinho pune la cale lovitura verii! Vrea să-l transfere pe Sergio Ramos la Roma
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-21 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Vrea să-l transfere pe Sergio Ramos la RomaSergio Ramos (35 de ani) a plecat de la Real Madrid, iar presa internațională a scris că una dintre variantele sale este PSG. Jose Mourinho vrea să reconstruiască echipa celor de la AS Roma, pe care o va prelua în această vară, și a pregătit deja o listă impresionantă de transferuri. Problema ar putea fi reprezentată de salariul pe care acesta îl cere, mai ales că Roma nu are posibilitățile celor de la PSG sau Real Madrid, scrie football-italia.net. Sergio Ramos a vorbit cu lacrimi în ochi la despărțirea de Real Madrid: "A venit una dintre cele mai dificile zile din viața mea, ziua în care mă despart de Real Madrid. Real Madrid va rămâne in inima mea.

Persons: Mourinho, Sergio Ramos, Roma Sergio Ramos, Jose Mourinho, Portughezul, Ramos Organizations: Real Madrid, AS Roma, Real Locations: Roma, Italia, Italiei, Real Madrid, Santiago

☆ Legendarul Jurgen Klinsmannn vrea să antreneze echipa Tottenham Hotspur
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-19 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Încă un candidat de a prelua banca tehnică a echipei Tottenham Hotspur. Legendarul Jurgen Klinsmannn a dezvăluit într-o emisiune moderată de Gary Lineker la BBC că și-ar dori să antreneze formația engleză, la care a jucat în anii 90. "- Spurs a rămas în inima mea. Tottenhma Hotspur a rămas fără antrenor principal încă din luna aprilie, atunci Jose Mourinho a fost demis. Presa engleză a scris anterior că printre candidații de a prelua pe Spurs s-au numărat Paulo Fonseca și Gennaro Gattuso.

Persons: Tottenham Hotspur, Jurgen Klinsmannn, Gary Lineker, Spurs, Levy, Mourinho, Jurgen Klinsmann, Tottenhma Hotspur, Jose Mourinho, Paulo Fonseca Organizations: BBC, Tottenham, Bayern Munchen Locations: Germaniei, Statelor Unite

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