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Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Jose Mourinho has return in mind and teases Cristiano Ronaldo reunion after bust-up
Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo had a difficult relationship at times when the duo were at Real Madrid, but a reunion could be on the cards if manager's latest comments are anything to go by Jose Mourinho has said that he is ready to return to management in his native Portugal. The ex- Manchester United boss even hinted that he was eyeing a role with the national team once again, with a potentially awkward reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo on the cards should he make the jump to international coaching. Mourinho, 62, is currently at the helm of Turkish giants Fenerbahce after taking over in June 2024. However, after leading his side to a 2-1 victory over Portuguese second division side Portimonense in a pre-season friendly last week, Mourinho dropped the bombshell that he is ready to make a return to the country where it all began for him. Mourinho has not coached in Portugal since 2004, where he had spells with with Benfica and Porto. "I will come back to Portugal for sure. It hasn't happened yet, but it will happen," Mourinho told Sport TV last week. "Not because I feel close to the end, I feel far from that. I don't want to come to Portugal for a golden retirement or for my final years in my career." He continued: "I want to come to Portugal at the peak of my career, in good health and in top physical and mental shape. I will definitely return. Club or national team? Either, but not Portimonense, because they already have a good manager (laughs)." Rumours of discord between Mourinho, who was sacked by United in 2018, and Ronaldo were rife when the legendary coach managed the five-time Ballon d'Or winner at Real Madrid for three seasons. If Mourinho decides to take over the reins of his country it could have wider implications with Ronaldo still very much a focal point for the team, currently managed by Roberto Martinez. Mourinho and Ronaldo's relationship was fraught in the Spanish capital, with the Portuguese tactician often slamming his star player for what he perceived was a lack of tactical discipline. According to Guillem Balague's book, Cristiano Ronaldo: The Biography, Mourinho once engaged Ronaldo in a huge row after the forward took a throw-in too quickly. "After everything I've done for you, this is how you treat me? How dare you say that to me", Mourinho reportedly bellowed at Ronaldo. "I was saying it for the team because the team needed you to track back." Tensions worsened as Mourinho supposedly added: "Just so you know, many think like me here, but don't dare say it, they don't have the balls to tell you." It is then believed the pair had to be separated. Despite their difficulties, time heals all wounds and it seems that applies to the iconic compatriots. Speaking later on, and perhaps offering an insight into how he would coach a 40-year-old Ronaldo for the national team, Mourinho said: "I think you don't coach [him]. "Motivation, you don't need to give him. Ambition, you don't need to give him. Technique, you don't need to give him. You give some tactical adjustments and let the guy be happy." The two-time Champions League-winning boss was also happy to brand Ronaldo as one of "the best players of all time" and insisted that coaching him was "the highlight" of his career. He also moved to distinguish any bad blood too, saying: "A coach and a player may have their differences at a given time, but it ends there." Since leaving Porto in 2004, Mourinho has managed Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham and Roma. Ronaldo, clearly impressed by his old bosses' CV, has claimed that he would be open to working with Mourinho again. Sensationally, Al-Nassr star Ronaldo even lauded Mourinho as the best coach he has ever worked with – even above Sir Alex Ferguson. "I would put him at the top, I always say that," Ronaldo said. A dream reunification in the offing or just two of the game's biggest egos on a collision course once again? Only time will tell as all eyes will firmly be on Mourinho's next move.
The National
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic flop in Polish transfer one year after Hoops exit
The Japanese centre-back has been with Portuguese outfit Portimonense for just one season but now heads to Poland on a three-year contract, which also holds an option to extend for an extra year. Kobayashi was signed by Ange Postecoglou in January, quickly making his debut by starting in a 4-0 Premiership win over St Mirren. However, he would only go on to appear another six times, four in the league and two in cup competitions. Read more: Struggling to convince and prove he had the physcialty to be a centre half in the Scottish Premiership, he was frozen out by Postecoglou and then Brendan Rodgers. An exit for Portimonense came last summer and he played regularly in the Portuguese second tier, with a total of 25 appearances. The Polish top flight is his next destination though, with Jagiellonia now confirming him as their player. A statement from them reads: "Jagiellonia Białystok has a new player. A three-year contract with an option to extend for another year with the Yellow-Reds was signed by Yuki Kobayashi. "The Japanese player has moved to our club on a permanent transfer from Portuguese Portimonense. The defender will play with the number 4 on his jersey."
The Herald Scotland
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic flop in Polish transfer one year after Hoops exit
Kobayashi was signed by Ange Postecoglou in January, quickly making his debut by starting in a 4-0 Premiership win over St Mirren. However, he would only go on to appear another six times, four in the league and two in cup competitions. Read more: Struggling to convince and prove he had the physcialty to be a centre half in the Scottish Premiership, he was frozen out by Postecoglou and then Brendan Rodgers. An exit for Portimonense came last summer and he played regularly in the Portuguese second tier, with a total of 25 appearances. The Polish top flight is his next destination though, with Jagiellonia now confirming him as their player. A statement from them reads: "Jagiellonia Białystok has a new player. A three-year contract with an option to extend for another year with the Yellow-Reds was signed by Yuki Kobayashi. "The Japanese player has moved to our club on a permanent transfer from Portuguese Portimonense. The defender will play with the number 4 on his jersey."
Al-Ahram Weekly
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Former Ahly keeper Hamza Alaa joins Portuguese 2nd-tier club Portimonense - Talents Abroad
Portuguese second-tier club Portimonense have signed former Ahly goalkeeper Hamza Alaa on a free transfer, the Algarve side said on Thursday. The 23-year-old Egypt international penned a two-year deal to June 2027 after leaving Cairo giants Ahly when his contract expired at the end of last season. 'I'm here to help and I'll give my utmost to achieve Portimonense's goals,' Alaa told the club's website after completing the move. Portimonense, relegated from the Primeira Liga in May, announced Alaa as one of four close-season recruits as they seek an immediate return to the top flight. Alaa was Egypt's first-choice keeper at Paris Olympics, where the Pharaohs finished fourth. He played primarily as a back-up at Ahly but featured in domestic cup matches during the club's treble-winning 2023-24 campaign. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Former Ahly keeper Hamza Alaa joins Portuguee second-tier club Portimonense - Talents Abroad
Portuguese second-tier club Portimonense have signed former Ahly goalkeeper Hamza Alaa on a free transfer, the Algarve side said on Thursday. The 23-year-old Egypt international penned a two-year deal to June 2027 after leaving Cairo giants Ahly when his contract expired at the end of last season. 'I'm here to help and I'll give my utmost to achieve Portimonense's goals,' Alaa told the club's website after completing the move. Portimonense, relegated from the Primeira Liga in May, announced Alaa as one of four close-season recruits as they seek an immediate return to the top flight. Alaa was Egypt's first-choice keeper at Paris Olympics, where the Pharaohs finished fourth. He played primarily as a back-up at Ahly but featured in domestic cup matches during the club's treble-winning 2023-24 campaign. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
