Jose Mourinho
![Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013 Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/13/10/rafa-benitez-chelsea.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Real Madrid consider Rafael Benitez, Michael Laudrup for managerial job?
Real Madrid reportedly consider Rafael Benitez and Michael Laudrup as possible replacements if Jose Mourinho leaves the Bernabeu this summer.
May 16, 09:07
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Nasser Al-Khelaifi: 'Paris Saint-Germain project bigger than one person'
Nasser Al-Khelaifi says that Paris Saint-Germain project is too big to be derailed by the potential departure of coach Carlo Ancelotti.
May 16, 04:21
![Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eden Hazard wants Jose Mourinho at Chelsea
Eden Hazard hopes that Jose Mourinho takes charge of Chelsea next season.
May 16, 02:38
![Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez during the match against FC Basel on April 25, 2013 Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez during the match against FC Basel on April 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rafael Benitez proud of Chelsea triumph
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez admits his pride following Thursday's victory over Benfica in the Europa League final.
May 15, 22:05
![Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013 Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Frank Lampard almost left Chelsea for Inter Milan
Frank Lampard reveals that he almost left Chelsea for Inter Milan in 2008.
May 15, 18:28
![Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Burglar sentenced to jail for raiding hotel room of Jose Mourinho's family
A burglar is jailed for stealing over £100,000 worth of items from a London hotel suite being occupied by Jose Mourinho's wife and daughter.
May 15, 12:57
![Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his team's third goal after converting a penalty against Stoke on January 12, 2013 Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his team's third goal after converting a penalty against Stoke on January 12, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Frank Lampard signs new Chelsea deal
Frank Lampard reportedly agrees a new contract with Chelsea.
May 15, 06:47
![Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013 Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Frank Lampard: Mourinho the "best" manager I've worked with
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admits that Jose Mourinho is the "best" manager he has worked with during his career.
May 15, 01:43
![Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech in action on March 10, 2013 Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech in action on March 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Petr Cech: 'Jose Mourinho would be welcomed back'
Chelsea keeper Petr Cech admits that Jose Mourinho would be "more than welcome" if he were to return to the club in the summer.
May 15, 01:28
![Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Next Manchester City manager: Five contenders
Sports Mole looks at the five managers who are reportedly in the running to replace Roberto Mancini at Manchester City.
May 14, 15:54
![Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti on the touchline during the Champions League match against Valencia on February 12, 2013 Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti on the touchline during the Champions League match against Valencia on February 12, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Carlo Ancelotti was offered Manchester United job
Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti, and not David Moyes, was Sir Alex Ferguson's first choice to replace him at Manchester United, according to a report in France.
May 14, 13:39
![Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho on November 21, 2012 Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho on November 21, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David White backs Jose Mourinho for Manchester City
David White says Manchester City should appoint Jose Mourinho as their new manager in order to conquer Europe.
May 14, 06:40
![Esteban Granero Esteban Granero](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Esteban Granero: Iker Casillas "best goalkeeper in the world"
Esteban Granero refuses to take sides in the ongoing dispute between Iker Casillas and Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.
May 13, 18:48
![Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti reacts on the touchline in the match against Barcelona on April 10, 2013 Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti reacts on the touchline in the match against Barcelona on April 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paris Saint-Germain reject Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti approach
Real Madrid fail in an attempt to convince Paris Saint-Germain to part with coach Carlo Ancelotti.
May 13, 16:48
![Benfica's Eduardo Salvio is mobbed by teammates after his equaliser against Newcastle on April 11, 2013 Benfica's Eduardo Salvio is mobbed by teammates after his equaliser against Newcastle on April 11, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Benfica vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League final between Benfica and Chelsea in Amsterdam.
May 13, 14:26
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Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in Spain following another pulsating weekend of La Liga football.
May 13, 13:15
![Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger prior to his side's match against West Bromwich Albion on April 6, 2013 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger prior to his side's match against West Bromwich Albion on April 6, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger: 'No contact with Paris Saint-Germain'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger denies reports that he could take over at French champions Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
May 13, 00:52
![Real Madrid player Raphael Varane during his team's match with Ajax on September 27, 2011 Real Madrid player Raphael Varane during his team's match with Ajax on September 27, 2011](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid's Raphael Varane out of Copa del Rey final
Raphael Varane's knee injury rules him out of Real Madrid's clash against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey final this Friday.
May 12, 14:52
![Sami Khedira Sami Khedira](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jose Mourinho wants Sami Khedira at Chelsea?
Jose Mourinho reportedly wants Sami Khedira to join him at Chelsea should he take over as manager at Stamford Bridge.
May 12, 08:41
![Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013 Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jose Mourinho congratulates Barcelona on La Liga win
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praises Barcelona for winning La Liga.
May 12, 07:46
![Espanyol's Sergio Garcia celebrates his goal on December 16, 2012 Espanyol's Sergio Garcia celebrates his goal on December 16, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Espanyol 1-1 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Espanyol hold Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw on Saturday, handing the league title to Barcelona as a result.
May 11, 23:26
![Barca's Leo Messi is congratulated after a goal against Real Betis on May 5, 2013 Barca's Leo Messi is congratulated after a goal against Real Betis on May 5, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona crowned La Liga champions
Barcelona win La Liga following Real Madrid's draw 1-1 at Espanyol this evening.
May 11, 23:05
![Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti on the touchline during the Champions League match against Valencia on February 12, 2013 Paris Saint-Germain's boss Carlo Ancelotti on the touchline during the Champions League match against Valencia on February 12, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paris Saint-Germain's Alex unaware of Carlo Ancelotti future
Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Alex admits that he has no idea if Carlo Ancelotti will leave the club at the end of the season or not.
May 11, 19:46
![Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013 Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gianluca Vialli: 'Frank Lampard should leave Chelsea'
Gianluca Vialli says that Frank Lampard should leave Chelsea in the summer.
May 11, 08:55
![John Terry celebrates scoring the opener for Chelsea John Terry celebrates scoring the opener for Chelsea](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Galatasaray keen on John Terry?
Galatasaray are understood to be interested in a summer move for Chelsea captain John Terry.
May 11, 01:21
![Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013 Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jose Mourinho: 'David Moyes is a great choice for Manchester United'
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho believes that David Moyes is the right man to take charge of Manchester United, despite he himself being linked with the job.
May 10, 17:30
![Fabio Quagliarella and John-Obi Mikel Fabio Quagliarella and John-Obi Mikel](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John Obi Mikel brands Chelsea "crazy" amid manager speculation
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel says that the club are "crazy" amid speculation that a new manager will arrive in the summer.
May 10, 10:19
![Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013 Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Frank Lampard: 'Jose Mourinho return would be great'
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admits that he would be happy to see Jose Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
May 9, 14:05
![Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013 Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Frank Lampard offered new Chelsea deal?
Chelsea reportedly offer Frank Lampard a one-year contract extension at the club.
May 9, 01:25
![United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013 United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wayne Rooney linked with £30m Chelsea switch
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is rumoured to have personally sanctioned a £30m offer for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.
May 8, 23:07
![Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the match against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013 Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the match against Real Valladolid on May 4, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 6-2 Malaga
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 6-2 win over Malaga at the Bernabeu.
May 8, 22:55
![Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manuel Pellegrini: Real Madrid "shakes the whole country"
Manuel Pellegrini believes that events at Real Madrid this summer could have effects on other clubs in Spain.
May 8, 18:34
![Everton manager David Moyes watches his side's match against Arsenal on April 16, 2013 Everton manager David Moyes watches his side's match against Arsenal on April 16, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Is David Moyes the right man for Manchester United?
Sports Mole provides the cases for and against David Moyes being appointed the next manager of Manchester United.
May 8, 17:17
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Laurent Blanc reveals Roma approach
Laurent Blanc reveals that he held unsuccessful talks with Roma to replace Zdenek Zeman as the Italian club's coach in February.
May 8, 15:11
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In profile: Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure at Manchester United
Sports Mole looks back over Sir Alex Ferguson's time in charge of Manchester United.
May 8, 12:09
![Everton boss David Moyes on the touchline at Carrow Road on February 23, 2013 Everton boss David Moyes on the touchline at Carrow Road on February 23, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Moyes favourite for Manchester United job?
Everton manager David Moyes is the frontrunner to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as manager at Old Trafford, according to reports.
May 8, 10:50
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Michael Owen: 'I'd go for David Moyes to manage Manchester United'
Michael Owen picks David Moyes as his favourite to manage Manchester United ahead of Jose Mourinho.
May 8, 10:40
![Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013 Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sir Alex Ferguson retires: Full statement
Sir Alex Ferguson releases a statement to explain his decision to retire as Manchester United manager after 26 years at the club.
May 8, 09:53
![Everton manager David Moyes watches his side's match against Arsenal on April 16, 2013 Everton manager David Moyes watches his side's match against Arsenal on April 16, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Next Manchester United manager: Five contenders
Sports Mole brings you five of the early contenders to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester United.
May 8, 09:51
![New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013 New Chelsea striker Demba Ba celebrates his second debut goal at Southampton on January 5, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Demba Ba: 'Jose Mourinho the talk of Chelsea changing room'
Demba Ba says that certain Chelsea players at the club are keen for Jose Mourinho to return to Stamford Bridge.
May 8, 07:30