13
May

Fabio Coentrao’s mistake on Saturday is almost too good to be true.

Coentrao took his place on the Real Madrid bench for the match against Espanyol, and on most days, there would be nothing unusual with that. But on Saturday, he wasn’t in the match-day squad.

Goalkeeper Iker Casillas gives Coentrao a double take, but even after he explains the situation to the Portugal defender it just doesn’t seem to sink in that he is not supposed to be there. Even Jose Mourinho gets a good laugh out of his blunder, and let’s face it, smiles have been in short supply at Madrid lately.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction says all you need to know about what he thinks about Coentrao — even he knows his close friend isn’t too bright sometimes.

11
May

Big ben bound for Manchester?

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The Wayne Rooney story isn’t going away any time soon, so Manchester United are looking around for potential replacements. One name doing the rounds in this morning’s papers is Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who has been getting regular starts under Jose Mourinho recently. Click here for this and more gossip in today’s edition of Paper Chase. 

5
May

Man United to test Tottenham with Bale bid

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Manchester United is keen to flex its muscles in the transfer market, with Sir Alex Ferguson setting his sights on newly crowned PFA Player of the Year - Gareth Bale. Fergie missed out on signing the winger when he moved from Southampton to Spurs - will he miss out for a second time? For more rumors about this and Jose Mourinho’s future click here.

2
May

Friends reunited at Stamford Bridge?

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Could Hulk and Radamel Falcao link up once again at Chelsea? That’s the mouthwatering prospect mooted by one of the UK’s papers should Jose Mourinho return as Chelsea boss over the summer. The pair proved to be an electrifying combination at Porto, then managed by Andre Villas-Boas, but went their separate ways when the Europa League-winning side was broken up two years ago. Click here to find out which other players Mourinho wants and for the rest of the gossip. 

1
May

Chelsea looks to lure Special One

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After last night’s dramatic 2-0 win but 4-3 aggregate loss to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho seemed to concede that La Liga was not his destination next season.

Speculation is rife as to where he’ll be off next, but former club Chelsea appear top of most people’s shortlists. The Blues are aiming to lure him towards Stamford Bridge themselves this summer, offering a whopping $150 million transfer war chest to the Portuguese maestro. For more news on JoMo, Wenger, Benteke and Bale’s future, take a look at today’s Paper Chase.

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30
Apr

Jose Mourinho is cut off while hinting at Real Madrid exit

When Jose Mourinho is about to address his plans for the future, the absolute last thing you should do is cut him off. But that’s exactly what happened after Real Madrid was dumped from the Champions League on Tuesday.

As an ITV reporter is wrapping up his post-game interview with the Special One, this is how it unfolded:

“Maybe next season with Real?” the reporter asked. “Maybe not,” Mourinho replied. So the reporter presses him, asking “Where?” In a dejected tone, Mourinho says:

“I don’t know, but I know I want to be where, I’d love to be where people love me to be…”

And just as Mourinho sounds like he’s about to continue and reveal what everyone has spent months anxiously awaiting, the reporter (or the producer in his ear) abruptly cuts Mou off, saying, “We’ll take that as England. I’ve gotta go.”

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17
Apr

Jose Mourinho gone at Real Madrid?

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Ever since Jose Mourinho left then-European Champions Inter Milan for richer pastures in Real Madrid, speculation has been rife as to when he’ll leave. Today’s breaking news could finally signal the end of Jose and Real’s on-and-off love story once and for all.

According to Spanish newspaper AS, Mourinho has decided that this season will be his last in the Madrid hotseat.

President of Spanish youth football side CD Canillas, Manuel Álvarez broke the news. The Special One’s son, Jose Junior, is on the books at the Madrid-based club.

Alvarez said: “Mourinho told us that next year he won’t be able to come and give a talk to the coaches because he won’t be here,” the Canillas president told Spanish radio station COPE Deportes.

“If Mou goes it will be a big loss to Spanish football. I hope Florentino Perez sorts it out.”

Looks like Mou’s off then, but where? PSG and both Manchester clubs have been linked with the Portuguese master, but a return to former club Chelsea appears to be the best bet.

31
Mar

Chelsea eyes move for Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo

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Chelsea ups their ambition to bring back Jose Mourinho in the hope that Cristiano Ronaldo will join him. Find out what the press make of it all by checking out the latest edition of Paper Chase.

Meanwhile, Mourinho also maintains his side’s priorities are the Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League.