Video October 15 2010- Jose Mourinho saying that with the victory Portugal for sure can qualify for the Euro 2012

Video October 15 2010- Jose Mourinho saying that with the victory Portugal for sure can qualify for the Euro 2012. He gives credit to Paulo Bento which in turn gives credit to the players.

Video Jose Mourinho interview considered Spain a favorite to win the Euro 2008, 2 days before the start, June 5, 2008

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Video Jose Mourinho considered Spain a favorite to win the Euro 2008, 2 days before the start, June 5, 2008! He's speaking in English with Portuguese substitles.

Jose Mourinho:
"I think they have a lot of good players. I think they have, in this moment, also players that are playing outside of Spain and adapted to different football cultures. They have players, specially in England, playing at this level. I think it's very important for them. "


The same case can be made for the Portugal team.

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Photos Jose Mourinho at Inter's Christmas party on Tuesday Dec 16, 2008

Some photos of Jose Mourinho at Inter's Christmas party on Tuesday Dec 16, 2008. The "Festa di Natale per F.C. Internazionale" was for all the Inter FC staff in addition to the team and coach at the centro sportivo "Angelo Moratti".

Dec 16, 2008. Goalkeeper Toldo, Mourinho and Santa.

Dec 16, 2008. Inter President Morratti, and Mourinho.

Dec 16, 2008. Inter captain, Javi Zanetti, Inter President Morratti, and Mourinho.

Video Jose Mourinho Pre-game press conference Siena 0-2 Inter- Dec 19, 2008

Dec 19, 2008- Video Jose Mourinho speaking in Italian, pre-game press conference Siena 0-2 Inter

Finally positive remarks. None of the "polemiche" with other coaches like Ranieri. We're seeing Quaresma lose his precious starting 11 position.

According to Mourinho's press conference, the most important player by far right now is Cambiasso. Regarding Figo, he said that he's not in top match-form yet. No explanation on Quaresma. I can't wait for Inter v. ManUnited. Mourinho v. Cristiano Ronaldo.

00:00 Jose Mourinho saying that he misses having soccer games during this Christmas season. Italy takes a Christmas break. He was very clear to say that he respects the Italian culture and tradition and that he is nobody to change it.

02:22 He gave 9 of the 11 names of the starting lineup for today's game Siena v. Inter. The big surprise was Jimenez. He didn't name Quaresma.

03:36 IN ENGLISH Question about facing Manchester United again in the Champions League.

Mourinho answers in English. He admits he wanted to face Man United because they're th best team. Current champions and possibly World champions if they win the final in Japan.

06:10 Sky Sports news reporter asks in English "Because you such a good record against Ferguson, you think Inter are favorites?"

Mourinho: No I dont have a good record...

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Video- Dream Big Adidas Jose Mourinho commercial

What do you think of Jose Mourinho's 'Dream Big' commercial?

Adidas launched its "Dream Big" campaign before the UEFA Euro 2008.

I prefer the Adidas "Impossible is Nothing" campaign. Would have liked to see a coach film "Impossible is nothing," how he'd tell his career story in 2 minutes.

My favorite "Impossible is Nothing" commercials are the ones featuring Leo Messi, David Beckham and Belgian tennis star Justine Henin.

Your thoughts:

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Video A cadela do Jose Mourinho- Gato Fedorento

Video May 21, 2008 'Gato Fedorento' show,

"A cadela do Jose Mourinho" Satire about Mourinho's lost dog in 2007

Last year when it was reported in the press that Mourinho's dog had disappeared, the comedians at 'Gato Fedorento' picked up the story.

They "find" the dog and ask him "how do we really know you're Jose Mourinho's dog?"
The dog barks and the subtitles say "Well, I'm the best household animal in the world."

Gato Fedorento is one of my favorite shows. The episodes related to Sporting and the Portugal team. They're funny comedians.










Your thoughts:

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'We haven't seen the best Quaresma yet,' says Inter coach Jose Mourinho Nov. 9, 2008

He has the experience but taking months to adjust to the Serie A

It's taking Ricardo Quaresma more than a few months to adjust to the Serie A. I can't wait for him to show Serie A fans how important and decisive he can be in a game. In a way Quaresma was lucky to be in the Inter starting lineup in the first month because of Figo's injury.

Inter is in the Champions League. Quaresma is no stranger to that competition. He played in it with FC Porto and even scored at Stamford Bridge aginst Mourinho's Chelsea. He played with the best team in the Portuguese league, FC Porto. A team pressured to win every game. Apparently, it's one thing to play for FC Porto and another for Inter in the Serie A.

With Figo recovering, competition increases for Quaresma

A few days ago, Figo started training with the ball for the first time again. Now the battle, or competition begins between Mancini and Quaresma.

Regular playing time with Inter keeps him as a candidate for the starting lineup in the Portugal team

The main competition for Quaresma in the Portugal team are wingers/ attacking midfielders Nani and Simao. Cristiano Ronaldo too but he'll always be guaranteed a place when he's fit. Quaresma was lucky in the last Portugal game that Simao was injured. However he was kept unfairly too long on the bench after seeing how Nani was not playing his best.

The next Portugal game is friendly Brazil - Portugal on Nov. 19, 2008. I hope Carlos Queiroz puts Ricardo Quaresma in the starting lineup. It will be fun seeing him face his Inter teammates Mancini and Adriano.

Mourinho acknowledged that we haven't seen the best Quaresma yet.

On Sunday, November, 9 2008 after Inter struggled to beat Udinese (Inter 1-0 Udinese), Mourinho acknowledged that we haven't seen the best Quaresma yet. It was a home game and Quresma played only in the first half. He was replaced by Julio Cruz at the beginning of the second half. Mourinho said in Italian:

"I know that this is not the real Quaresma, but I had told him to play three games calmly, without thinking of playing good or bad. I did the same thing with Mancini. He also had three games to play without any pressure. They both did it and I am pleased. Quaresma is a good guy. He knows he's ont playing well and now he can rest mentally. We have to help him because this is not the real Quaresma.

It can be that, for him, right now it is harder to play in San Siro than away, but clearly I don't think we just have a player that can play well only away. Anyway, I respect the criticisms of the fans. My philosophy is always the same: the fans are always right. We work for the club and are concentrated in our job 24/7. We're also the first ones who want wins."

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Photos- Inter coach Jose Mourinho got the army style haircut 2008

A few days ago Jose Mourinho got the army style haircut. Some photos:

Photos of Portuguese last week- Danny, Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo

Some photos to highlight Portuguese players last week:

Stade Louis II, Monaco, August 29, 2008- Cristiano Ronaldo watching the UEFA Supercup game ManUnited 1-2 Zenit in the stands.

Do you agree that "Não há Ronaldo, não há Manchester!" Without Ronaldo there isn't a ManUnited?

Genoa, Italy, August 30, 2008- Jose Mourinho before the first Inter game, Sampdoria v. Inter.

Jose Mourinho 1 point in his first game in the Italian Serie A.

What did you think of Jose Mourinho started the season with a draw? At least he did better than AC MIlan who in their first game, at home, were defeated by newly promoted Bologna, the Bologna winning goal scored by a player who never played in the Serie A.

Danny in the UEFA Supercup wearing the Zenit jersey.

Portugal player Danny scoring the winning goal against Man United in the UEFA Supercup.


What did you think of Danny in that game? Here's what fans said on Record:

--Tal como o Pepe, Danny foi formado no Marítimo. E tal como o Cristiano Ronaldo, Danny é filho de pais madeirenses e apesar de ter nascido na Venezuela, foi muito novo para a Madeira

-- Não perdeu tempo a justificar tanto dinheiro gasto na sua contratação...Força Danny!

--Basta dizer que vingou onde Maniche e Derlei, no pico das suas carreiras, não o conseguiram...

-- Parabens Dany, faz lembrar o Rui Costas nos passes.

Athens, August 31 - Jose Mourinho went to Greece to see the Panathinaikos game, rival of Inter in the Champions League. Mourinho with Rivaldo.



-Which photo did you like?

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Market, last call, Mourinho, the notebook secrets, cover of La Gazzetta Dello Sport August 26, 2008

Quaresma was not included in the FC Porto team call-up list last weekend. His agent was in Milan, Italy a few days ago. I really hope Quaresma leaves to Inter this season.

According to this edition of Italian sports paper, Quaresma is close to Inter. I've been reading that since the Euro 2008. I hope it is not just talk and that FC Porto accepts Inter's offer. It would be so great to see him at the Serie A.

Cover of La Gazzetta Dello Sport August 26, 2008

Top

Market, last calls

AC Milan gets Senderos. Quaresma one step away from Inter. Suazo at AS Roma?

middle

How much the Inter coach writes!

The secrets of his notebook

Sheva: I only dream of a goal at the San Siro"

- Your thoughts on this cover?

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Italy Supercup Inter 2-2 AS Roma August 24, 2008

Italy Supercup
Inter 2-2 AS Roma (6-5 penalties)

18' Muntari 1 59' Daniele De Rossi
83' Balotelli 90' Mirko Vucinic

August 24, 2008

11:45 AM USA Pacific Time

Video of Penalty round:

Pele did not play. Yes after the tie they had to go to penalty shootouts. Looks like the penalty shootout bring good luck to Jose Mourihno with Inter. On August 15, 2008 another pre-season trophy, Eusebio Cup. A goalless draw, penalty shootout and win the trophy at Estadio Da Luz. With Chelsea, just remember Van Der Saar saving 3 penalties in the Community Shield.

Will Jose Mourinho win his first important trophy?


See it online live on either of these streams: Stream 1, Stream 2, Stream 3,

Your thoughts on Mourinho winning this 1st trophy with Inter? The Inter foramtion?

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Mourinho'a debut, Cover of Corriere Dello Sport August 24, 2008

Ready for Inter - Roma, Italy's Supercup?

As a Roma fan I want Roma to win it again. Jose Mourinho wants to win this first important trophy at Inter too. See the cover of Roman sports paper, Corriere Dello Sport.

Corriere Dello Sport, cover August 24, 2008

Inter- Roma: The show begins again
Tonight, at San Siro the Supercup (20.45 Rai). First act of the new season.
Mourinho's debut. Totti on the bench. Spalletti leaves Cicinho at home because of his protest

- Your thoughts on this cover? Mourinho playing for his 1st trophy at Inter?

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Mourinho will play his first trophy, cover of Record, August 24, 2008

Today's the Italian Supercup, Inter v. AS Roma. 8:30 am USA Pacific Time. I plan to follow it online since it's not on TV.

Wanted to see if Jose Mourinho had a bit more space on this Portuguese sports paper.

Since Sporting won the first game of the season, they get most headlines. Of course, Benfica player, Argentina's Angel Di Maria with his gold medal in men's soccer.

Record, August 24, 2008
Right column, in the middle
'Supertaca de Italia
Mourinho disputa 1o trofeo'
Inter - Roma 19.45

(Supercup of Italy,
Mourinho's next game is for his first trophy
Inter - AS Roma)

- Your thoughts on this cover? Mourinho playing for his 1st trophy at Inter?

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Photos of Jose Mourinho in Inter's pre-season 2008-2009

Just won the Eusebio Cup Benfica 0-0 (4-5 penalties) Inter on August 15, 2008.

Related post:
'We didn't play any against small teams that we'd have won 10-0' says Jose Mourinho, Aug 14, 2008. Interview 1 day before Eusebio cup Benfica-Inter

Next game: August 24, 2008 the Italian SUPERCOPPA Inter v. AS Roma. The Serie A starts next weekend. Inter's first game on August 30, 2008.

Jose Mourinho's first press conference as Inter coach

Jose Mourinho at the training ground:

August 11, 2008- Jose Mourinho and Inter president, Angelo Moratti

Jose Mourinho, training staff

Presentation of Inter jersey 2008-2009

Jose Mourinho presnted with the Inter jersey. The day of the presention of the official Inter jersey for 2008-2009.

Adriano, Javier Zanetti, Julio Cesar, Mancini, Jose Mourinho. The day of the presention of the official Inter jersey for 2008-2009.

Jose Mourinho and the Inter jersey 2008-2009.

Presentation of new signing, Mancini

Jose Mourinho, Mancini.

Signing autographs at Brunico

- Your thoughts on Jose Mourinho's pre-season 2008-2009, these pictures? I like the training ground pictures?

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'We didn't play any against small teams that we'd have won 10-0' says Jose Mourinho, Aug 14, 2008. Interview 1 day before Eusebio cup Benfica-Inter

This blog is about the Portugal national team. I'm also a fan of Jose Mourinho. I wish him all the best at Inter, winning at least 1 trophy.

I'll post some interviews, results of Inter sometimes. Let's see if he's able to win the Champions League in his 1st season at the new club. Better luck than with Chelsea in the CL.

On August 15, Inter won a pre-season trophy in Portugal. It's called the Eusebio Cup. One single game Benfica v. Inter. Here's an interview of Mourinho on August 14, 2008 to the Inter Milan website, a day before the Eusebio Cup.

Jose Mourinho: "In Lisbon for us and Eusebio"
Thursday, 14 August 2008 14:56:07

Source: Inter. it

APPIANO GENTILE - José Mourinho spoke to Inter Channel's Roberto Scarpini before training this morning ahead of Friday's Eusebio Cup match against Benfica in Lisbon.

This is what he had to say:

Your pre-season preparations come to an end with Friday's Eusebio Cup match in Lisbon. The serious stuff starts from the 24 August.

"Yes. We have worked well for about a month, playing some tough friendlies. We didn't play any against small teams that we'd have won 10-0. We played against big clubs and played away from home. It won't be any different against Benfica. We play in a wonderful stadium in front of maybe 55,000 spectators, against a strong team that wants to win the Portuguese championship, and it will be their first match at home. It will be an important training session for us."

You will be playing for a trophy named after Eusebio, one of the most famous players of all time. What comes to mind when you think of The King?

"For us Portuguese Eusebio is the true king. He's the only player in Portugal who played for Benfica who was admired by all the fans, even those of Porto and Sporting. I have memories from when I was little and my father played in the Portuguese national team with Eusebio. My father was the first goalkeeper in Portugal to save a penalty from Eusebio. Eusebio was born on 25 January and I was born on 26 January.

For me he's a special person. From a professional point of view tomorrow will be an important chance for the team to improve, but from a personal point of view it will have a special significance: a return to Portugal, a trophy dedicated to Eusebio, and Benfica, the first club I coached at. For me it will be a bit different from a normal friendly."

Eusebio has spoken kind words about Mourinho the coach. So we can say that there's reciprocal esteem.

"Eusebio played in the national team for many years and he's still close to the national team now. When we decided to plan our summer fixtures with the president and decided to play against Benfica, he remembered the 1965 European Cup final in which Inter beat the Portuguese. The president also told me how at one point his father Angelo was close to bringing Eusebio to Inter. It will be very exciting for everyone, for us Portuguese who return home to face Benfica, and for the president who will certainly remember that beautiful time in Inter's history."

Eusebio said he's sorry for Mourinho and Figo, but he says that the cup must remain in Lisbon because it's the first edition of the trophy.

"I think that Franz Beckenbauer said the same thing to the Bayern Munich players, but the enormous cup in his honour is in Milan now. It's not too important, but we will win it if we can. Anyway, the cups we really want to win are those you win in May. We will have to work for ten months to win these important competitions."

Benfica start the season with great ambitions, and their preparations have been similar to Inter's.

"Benfica are a world level club, but they have won one league title in the last ten years. This is hard for them to accept. they want to get back to winning. They have made some important investments this year. Rui Costa has accepted to be the club's sporting director, but only under certain terms. They have some important players and for the mentality of their fans playing a friendly at home to Inter has a special meaning for them. With Luis Figo and his past at Sporting and with José Mourinho and his past at Porto, it certainly won't be a friendly for them."

Benfica have also faced some big clubs in their pre-season.

"Yes, they have played real matches, always. From a footballing point of view, facing good teams with different styles and mentalities has been very useful for us. It's a pity that three or four great players have only been able to play a few minutes of these games after ending last season with serious injuries. We are planning the future for them too and we will organise a match for Samuel, Cordoba and Chivu when there's the international break after the first round of the league."

After leaving Valencia, Quique Sánchez Flores is set for his debut as coach of Benfica. Nice memories of his matches against Chelsea in the Champions League?

"Yes. I was about to face Inter, but it was Valencia who qualified for the next round. Those were two very tough matches with Chelsea. After the 1-1 draw in London we won away from home and qualified with a goal in the 91st minute."

What kind of Inter will we see tomorrow evening?

"We will see an Inter without a lot of players. We have been in this situation since the start of our preparations. In Munich I said we had two teams: one on the pitch and one in the stands. It will be the same in Lisbon, it's just that one will be on the pitch and the other will be here in Appiano Gentile to train with the fitness coaches and the medical staff: Cordoba, Materazzi, Samuel, Vieira, Chivu, Rivas, Adriano and Dacourt. But for the others it will be the natural evolution of a team that has a structure now.

It's a shame Adriano can't play because the team worked very hard to play well against Ajax, and just as well this week, thinking they would play with the Brazilian in attack alongside Ibrahimovic. It's a shame we won't see the two players together in a team that is improving very well in terms of its organisation in defence.

All the work done in the last fifteen days can be put away now, and we're waiting for Adriano to return to full training. However, the team is working well and we're confident for the future. We have to play against Sampdoria and Roma before the championship break and we have to win. This is important for us because the injured players will be ready to play when we resume."

Do the international commitments prevent you from working in an optimal way ahead of the Super Cup on 24 August?

"Yes. This is the life of a coach of a big club. You know that almost every month you have to make do without players who leave for matches with their national teams. You need to have a bit of luck and not see players return with injuries. This is our life. We're obviously not happy if a player like Ibrahimovic is called up to his national team. We have been working with him for a long time to have him ready for the first competitive matches, which are very important for us. But these are the rules of the game and we have to accept them. Argentina's friendly against Belarus doesn't come at a very good time, but I have spoken with the club and

I'm very happy because they have created the conditions for me and the players to work in the most professional way possible. I will go and see the match and after it I will immediately return to Milan with the Argentine players thanks to a private flight. I'm grateful to the club for this excellent organisation.

In this way the players can rest directly in Milan and the next day they can train with their team-mates. I thank the club for this and obviously the three Argentine players, who are very happy to have this opportunity."
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Jose Mourinho on the cover of Inter's magazine, August 2008

Jose Mourinho on the cover of Inter's magazine, August 2008.

The 2008-2009 Serie A hasn't started yet. Mourinho already won the Eusebio Cup this pre-season: Benfica 0-0 Inter (4-5 penalties) but a win is a win. I expected a show of goals by Ibrahimovic.

Their transfer market looks like it closed. Quaresma will need to keep waiting.

Now Inter's next pre-season game: the Italian supercup, the Supercoppa Inter v. AS Roma at the San Siro. August 24, 2008, between Inter- the winner of the 2008-2009 Scudetto and AS Roma winner of the Coppa Italia.

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Inter football club, August 2008
The future lives here

The new protagonists, Mancini, Muntari, Santon, Silvino

Zanetti and the 14th summer
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'The president knows what I think of my team' Jose Mourinho about Quaresma close to Inter, August 16, 2008 Video

Quaresma is not close to Inter for 2008. Jose Mourinho doesn't even say his name and instead says that the President [of Inter] knows his vision what he wants.

August 16, 2008- Jose Mourinho in Portuguese in the press-conference after the Eusebio Cup. About Quaresma close to Inter, English Translation:

"The president knows what I think of my team. He knows what I think of the club today, of my club tomorrow, of my club next year, of my club 2 years from now. He knows my vision of the present and future. He knows everything I think. It's my president who's supposed to know not you. I understand your questions, but what I say is for them not for you."

See the video: Quaresma será bem recebido em Itália

Your thoughts?

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Quaresma? We'll need to get rid of 2 or 3 players at Inter

Inter already has 2 or 3 players that play in Quaresma's position. To get Quaresma Inter will need to get rid of 2 or 3 players. So they're "overbooked."

Inter president Massimo Moratti said in Italian on Corriere Dello Sport, Italian newspaper from Rome,

"We have a team with 6 forwards that can be in the starting lineup. To sign Quaresma we would have to sell 2 or 3 players, and I think that will be difficult."

"In defense, and despite having some difficulty, it is not the coach's intention for more reinforcements. 'Quaresma? I don't think so.'

Jose Mourinho expressed the same feeling after the Amsterdam Tournament.

"Quaresma can give the team the possibility of playing with more tactical options, but there are already players like that in the team. If we want to play in the wings there's Figo and Mancini. If we want to just play with one winger and 2 forwards, names are not missing."

- What do you think of his statements? Quaresma can play more frequently than Figo. Why didn't coach Roberto Mancini use Figo that much?

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Trofeo Pirelli- This is the first one for Mourinho, cover of La Gazzetta Dello Sport, August, 6 2008

Yesterday Jose Mourinho won the first trophy as Inter manager. Inter beat Bayern Munich by 1-0 at their home stadium, Allianz Arena.

I hope Mourinho wins one more trophy in 2008-2009, either the Scudetto or the Champions League.

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cover of La Gazzetta Dello Sport, August, 6 2008

Trophy Pirelli, Bayern Munich beaten (1-0)

And THIS IS THE FIRST ONE FOR MOURINHO

Good performance by Inter

Bottom left

Ranieri, "Saw the style of the Portuguese?"

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I'm a fan of AS Roma but also Jose Mourinho. The transfer market is coming to a close. I'm curious what other player Mourinho will bring. Will it be a defender like Carvalho or a midfielder like Quaresma. Also what his starting lineup for Inter will be. If goalkeeper Julio Cesar be be 1st choice gk again this season. After Toldo's recent performances, will Toldo be used more often in 2008-2009?

- Your thoughts on this Gazzetta Dello Sport cover?

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