Also known as: the self-proclaimed 'Special One'
Jose Mourinho — Real Madrid coach in his second stint at the club, beginning 2026/27 season after leading Inter Milan to Champions League title in 2010.
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… Reports have circulated in recent days that Madrid are considering turning to former coach Jose Mourinho to replace Arbeloa in the summer. …
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… It is a far cry from two decades ago, when European football was dominated by more cautious coaches like Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez. …
Was PSG against Bayern the Champions League's greatest ever game?La Liga president Javier Tebas dismissed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" following Real Madrid's 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid, after Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho presented screenshots of what he claimed were red-card tackles by Atletico players at his post-match press conference.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga president Javier Tebas dismissed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" following Real Madrid's 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid, after Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho presented screenshots of what he claimed were red-card tackles by Atletico players at his post-match press conference.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out at accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" by Real Madrid following their 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid, after coach Jose Mourinho presented screenshots of what he thought were red-card tackles by Atletico players.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe said playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, who picked him up for a Real Madrid youth trial when Mbappe was 13 or 14, is "like a film." Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps on Friday and will take charge in the Nations League match against Turkey.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David giving Diego Simeone's side second place, five points behind Barcelona. Dean Huijsen's early second-half red card proved decisive in the match.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho highlighted Real Madrid's physical and mental strength ahead of Sunday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, with Los Blancos trailing Barcelona by three points after five wins and one loss in six matches.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho acknowledged that his Real Madrid team cannot control matches ahead of Sunday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, having struggled to finish off opponents despite creating multiple chances in their opening games.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid substitute Carlos Espi scored in the 91st minute to secure a 3-2 comeback win at Elche, pulling his team level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The striker, signed from Levante in the summer, has now scored vital late goals in two of Madrid's six matches.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised Turkish midfielder Arda Guler's vision and playmaking after the 21-year-old came on as a substitute in Madrid's 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, though Guler is competing with other players including Yan Diomande and Brahim Diaz for midfield minutes.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Morocco, Spain and Portugal prepare to co-host the 2030 World Cup, Morocco's football federation president claimed the final would be held in Morocco, while Real Madrid coach José Mourinho argued the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid would be a more appropriate venue. FIFA said a final decision would be made in due course.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA rejected Morocco football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa's claim that the 2030 World Cup final would be held in Benslimane, Morocco, stating no decision has yet been made and will be announced "in due course."
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid face Rayo with manager Mourinho seeking a sharper attacking performance from Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, who was at the centre of summer contract speculation amid rumours of an Arsenal move but remains a key player after scoring in Champions League finals in 2022 and 2024.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d'Or winner after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, with France finishing fourth. Mbappe, 27, has scored 22 goals in World Cup competitions during his career, making him the all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe said it is natural for people to consider him for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, taking his career World Cup tally to 22 goals as the tournament's all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid signed Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez on Monday for a reported three million euros, with the 19-year-old expected initially to play for Madrid's reserve side.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 win against Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu, extending their perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho. Arda Guler added a fourth goal late on, while Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero conceded an own goal.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go to "the best player in the world" rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament and was the top scorer in La Liga and the Champions League last season.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he values 40 goals with titles and team effort over 60 goals scored individually, following Mbappe's hat-trick against Real Sociedad as the 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists in Jose Mourinho's first home match as Madrid's coach.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, who was later signed by Barcelona. Madrid signed six players this summer including Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho held his first Real Madrid press conference, speaking for over 40 minutes in a measured tone before Saturday's LaLiga opener against Espanyol. He stressed that commitment is non-negotiable and rejected the idea the club was gripped by anxiety, instead characterizing the mood as one of anticipation after two trophyless campaigns.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hansi Flick's Barcelona enter their third season aiming to maintain domestic dominance and challenge Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid while pursuing Champions League glory. The club have added Rodri from Manchester City as a significant arrival.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insisted his team's star players—Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham—could fit together, acknowledging that his predecessors struggled to balance attack and defence with the trio, though he noted the tactical challenge of accommodating all three.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
José Mourinho begins his second spell at Real Madrid, tasked with restoring the intensity of his 2010–2013 reign and deposing Barcelona as Spain's leading club. The Portuguese coach takes charge after Real Madrid went two seasons without a major trophy, with recent managerial instability leaving the club unable to balance its attacking stars Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
José Mourinho was formally unveiled by Real Madrid on Tuesday at their training centre with a low-key ceremony; the Portuguese manager signed a contract until June 2029 and began work when pre-season started on July 10.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alaves defeated 10-man Getafe 3-0 and Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's opening matches of the 2026/27 season.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's midfielder Rodri has authorized Barcelona to open negotiations with Manchester City for a potential transfer, according to a Barcelona source. The move could block Real Madrid's reported interest in the 30-year-old, though Rodri's approval offers no guarantee a deal will materialize.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for a reported club-record fee of 140 million euros including bonuses, on a seven-year contract until June 2033. Spanish media reported the deal beat PSG and Liverpool to his signing.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr reported a positive start to pre-season training under new manager Jose Mourinho, saying the coach wants him to remain happy and play his football, even as speculation links him with a possible move to Arsenal and he enters the final year of his contract.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spanish striker Gonzalo Garcia, 22, has joined Fulham from Real Madrid on a contract until 2031, reuniting with former coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The transfer fee was reported as around 40 million euros, with Madrid retaining a 30% sell-on clause.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →