Mourinho reveals why he didnt replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Man UtdJose Mourinho has revealed why he did not replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, despite initially signing a deal to take over the job in 2013. When the Scot announced his retirement before the end of the 2012/13, Mourinho was one of the favourites to take charge of the Red Devils. It was David Moyes, however, who succeeded Ferguson in the hot seat. He was sacked just 10 months into the job, while Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge for his second stint at Chelsea. United have struggled to compete for the biggest trophies in the years since Fergusons departure, even when they eventually turned to Mourinho to take the job in 2016. He guided the club to glory in the League Cup and UEFA Europa League in his first season in charge, but could not deliver Premier League or Champions League success in his two-and-a-half years in the job. Jose Mourinho reveals why he didnt replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd in 2013In a new Netflix documentary about his life and career, Mourinho admitted that he had agreed to come to Old Trafford earlier, but reneged on the contract in order to return to Chelsea. I go to Chelsea in 2013 but in that period there is something nobody knows, the Portuguese tactician said in Mourinho.I think I can say because I dont hurt anyone with the truth, and I think the objective of this work that we are doing is to tell the truth.When I left Real Madrid, I signed with Manchester United to go to Manchester United after Sir Alex.Mourinho continued: I was, of course, very flattered, because Manchester United has an incredible appeal.When I say Real Madrid is the biggest club in the world, I have to say that Manchester United is very, very close.But one thing is love for football, and another thing is love for a certain club.I think this is more powerful than love for football and, fundamentally, after Real Madrid, I needed to feel that Im loved.Ferguson confirmed that a tearful Mourinho had accepted the offer to come to United, only for him to change his mind hours later. Early evening he phoned me and he was crying, he said in the documentary. And he says, Alex, I cant take it Ive given my word to Chelsea, and Im not going to break my word.The reason he gave to me I could understand, but I was disappointed.At the time it was reported that the late Sir Bobby Charlton influenced Uniteds decision not to hire Mourinho in 2013 after he previously said that he would not suit the club. Read Every Premier League kit released ahead of 2026/27 seasonFantasy Premier League 69 classic FPL team names to use ahead of 2026/27See Also The biggest transfer fees ever paid for teenagers in football historyFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook|Instagram|Twitter|YouTube|TikTok

Foxborough, MA - August 4: New England Patriots linebacker Gabe Jacas meets with the media at training camp on August 4, 2026. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty ImagesThe New England Patriots had to wait a while before Gabe Jacas finally showed up. When he did, however, the second-round draft selection wanted to make sure to send a clear message to his new team and its fans.Jacas was bought in and ready to work.I just want to let all the Patriots fans now that Im all behind everybody, the rookie defender said. Youre going to get the best player out of me each and every game. Anything I can do to help the team win, Im going to do it. Whatever it takes.Coupled with his skillset, Jacas approach has allowed him to bring the three Es to the Patriots defensive line: eagerness, energy, explosiveness.Just ask fellow outside linebacker DreMont JonesFirst impression is that hes eager. He plays with that eagerness and that energy, said Jones. As a collective group, and as a team, and as a staff were all just trying to hone in his game to make him the most complete player.Jacas heard his name called 55th overall in this years draft, but outside of a brief sideline appearance during rookie minicamp was absent from the Patriots offseason program. A left knee injury and subsequent surgery forced him into recovery mode, and the negotiations for his rookie contract to take their time.When he signed, on the second day of training camp, he was the second-to-last draft selection to do so. His deal also included some unusual safety nets to protect the team should his knee cause availability issues.Now that the pact is signed and Jacas back on the field after a brief stint on the non-football injury list, however, the sights are set on the future. And the aforementioned eagerness and energy are helping him with that.Hes just eager to learn, said defensive tackle Milton Williams about his young teammate. Hes happy to be out there, to be competing. Hes a sponge right now. I told him, Just be a sponge, learn as much as you can because we are going to need you this year. Hes going to be ready for that challenge but he has to go through his own process as a young player, and keep getting better each and every time he comes out.So far in training camp, this process appears to have gone well. While working mostly with the backups coming off NFI, Jacas has steadily increased his workload to a point where he started seeing reps with the starters.While those have been limited, they have been enough to leave his teammates impressed and showcase the third of the Es: his explosiveness.Really explosive off the edge, said second-year edge rusher Bradyn Swinson about the 22-year-old. Real nice dude. Calm dude. Hes been learning everything pretty fast. Built like a freak house, but a good dude. Hes learning everything fast and Im enjoying him being in the room.

Juventus vs. Palermo: Confirmed pre-season friendly line-upsKenan Yildiz and Kerim Alajbegovic get to start together for the first time as Juventus take on Palermo in their penultimate pre-season friendly of the summer on Tuesday afternoon.Juventus are taking on Palermo in Perth, Australia on Tuesday, which kicks off at 11.00 BST (12.00 CET).Luciano Spalletti appears to have gone with a 4-2-3-1 on Tuesday, featuring both of his two most recent signings in Alajbegovic and Randal Kolo Muani. Alajbegovic appears set to play in a central role behind Kolo Muani with Yildiz to his left and Francisco Conceicao to his right.PERTH, AUSTRALIA AUGUST 08: Kerim Alajbegovic makes a run makes a during the match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)Douglas Luiz and Weston McKennie are the chosen midfielders in the double pivot. It is somewhat of a makeshift back four featuring Teun Koopmeiners at centre-back along with Zeki Celik, Federico Gatti and Juan Cabal across the rest of the back four.Kick-off is due at 11.00 BST.Juventus vs. Parma: Confirmed line-upsLECCE, ITALY MAY 09: Luciano Spalletti smiles during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Juventus FC at Stadio Via del Mare on May 09, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)Juventus (4-2-3-1): Perin; Celik, Gatti, Koopmeiners, Cabal; McKennie, D.Luiz; Conceicao, Alajbegovic, Yildiz; Kolo Muani.Palermo (4-2-3-1): Joronen; Cassandro, Magnani, Ceccaroni, Augello; Serge, Ranocchia; Gyasi, Hernani, Johnsen; Pohjanpalo.

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