Why Jose Mourinho WANTS you to Hate him

Jose Mourinho is a polarizing figure in the world of football. But, love him or hate him, there's no denying that the game is more entertaining with him in it. Today, we talk about why.
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00:00 - Introduction
02:37 - Mourinho vs The bosses
09:36 - Mourinho vs Players
12:15 - Mourinho The Protector
Producer: Tinashe Chipako
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[@dogdog2635]

I think in another life, Jose was a charismatic dictator. He’s a psychological genius

[@abubnis4206]

You couldn’t have said it any better lol

[@JoseMiguel-fl5oi]

it'd be a pleasure to live under a dictatorship of jose mourinho

[@fishyfish6510]

Hail Jose Mourinho! I'd go to war for him 💪

[@brandonayong5823]

Fun fact Before football he actually went to business school to study finance after impressing people with his finance knowledge but he quit after a day because he thought it was boring and studied "Sport science" then quit that because it was "Too much talking not enough action". That is such a jose trajectory 😂😂😂

[@thehorde4868]

Hala Madrid

[@Dinoo1234]

Mourinho was the only manager capable of beating Peak Barca.

[@brandonayong5823]

With the record of goals wins and points in Spanish football while being 9 points ahead of arguably the greatest club side ever. Jose doing jose things

[@Botosanipeople]

You all speak as he was coaching a tram of bums. Had a prime Ronaldo, bale, brnzema, ramos, carvajal, marcelo . That team was stacked

[@bp3366]

​@@Botosanipeople I get the point you're trying to make but Bale and Carvajal never played a single game under Mourinho at Madrid 😂 that team was stacked in certain areas but not entirely

[@bp3366]

​@@Botosanipeople You definitely weren't watching football back then 😂

[@JoseMiguel-fl5oi]

@@bp3366 compared to barcelona they were a lot weaker on paper

[@jessiepinkman2082]

When Jose took two days off for winning the champions league Saturday and Sunday they called it the weekend truly a goat

[@Error-ck4jg]

i said ooooooh im blinded by the lights

[@gavinrussell6270]

Nah that's zlatan

[@sirsurnamethefirstofhisnam7986]

I get this is a joke but champions league final is on a Saturday every year

[@luisitoviii1090]

@@gavinrussell6270 when did zlatan win the champions league again? XD

[@bp3366]

​@@gavinrussell6270 Ah yeah, Zlatan the serial champions league winner

[@paulobreeze4757]

12:06MIN Iker Casillas has recalled Jose Mourinho was "one of the first people" to check on his condition after he suffered a heart attack in 2019.Mourinho revealed back in 2021 there is a secret side the world is unlikely to see.Mourinho called Pep wishing his deepest condolences to his mother. In February 2021, the Special One said: “Football matches, football problems if you want to call them - for me, I’m from the generation where what happens in a football match stays in the football match and I have only positive feelings and good respect.“There are moments in life where we don’t forget things. “One of the things I don’t forget was when my father died he knew how important my dad was to me so he had a call. “By the way, today would be my dad’s birthday, he would be 83 today and, of course when his mum died I replied the same way. “So there are things that people don’t see, we don’t need to share. Love or hate Jose, but there is no doubt that this beautiful game would be poorer without him.

[@crediblesalamander8056]

As a Real Madrid fan, his legacy there was mixed. But that La Liga title was legendary (Real Madrid has not had as good a run in La Liga before or since). I used to dislike Mourinho, but as I've grown older, my appreciation for what he does has only every increased. A True Legend.

[@brandonayong5823]

Imagine being the country known for attacking football and the manager who holds the record for most goals ever scored in a Liga season is Jose mourinho with 121 😂😂😂 And he did that during the pep Era

[@torbenmarquesdasilva4124]

Mourinho layed the foundation for The Champions League trophies and basically gave Carlo the squad winning La Decima. If Not for him i doubt we would’ve won that much. He did the dirty work and big decisions without blinking in order to revive that winning spirit or better obligation to win.

[@StrikeAxl]

His issue was the fallout with the team. Had he never picked a fight with casillas and Ramos he would have gone to win the champions league. It also didn't help that Madrid was such a historic club with so many egos and legends in the squad. If you think about inter, those players would have died for him on the field. In Madrid, not so much since some players thought they were more important to the club than Mou. At least that's my guess. If the players didn't agree with Mou there was division in the dressing room. When you think back to other Mou teams, they would stand by him. His brand of football was also not the best fit for Real Madrid. When I think back to the 5-6 back to back clásicos, he played an aggressive football that I did not agree with as a Madrid fan. In hindsight, he did lay the foundation that Ancelotti took to the decima. Edit: lol, i typed this before I finished watching the vid. Iconic said the same thing during the video, about players dying for Mou in the field.

[@hsavov]

I am a Real fan since 2002 and Mou is still my favorite manager to couch our team. I remember going to football practice before he came to always be ridiculed by Barca fans. Afterwards everything changed and although we were robbed of a CL title under him, his contributions are immense.

[@gsxii1292]

As a Real Madrid fan, I truly believe all the success we had in the 2010’s was because of Mourinho. He built that fighting spirit in the team and laid the foundation for the team i wish he comes back.

[@onizuka255]

As you grow older, you realize that jose is basically the world's greatest manager.

[@gsxii1292]

As a Real Madrid fan, I truly believe all the success we had in the 2010’s was because of Mourinho. He built that fighting spirit in the team and laid the foundation for the team i wish he comes back.

[@yannick245]

I think Özil made 20 assists that season. It was really a great team. If Barca wasn't such a monster during those days, he could've won more silverware. In 12/13 he also had the misfortune of playing against peak Dortmund. With Lewandowski kicking Real out almost by himself.

[@priyangsughosh5776]

True

[@96wtfomg]

During the 2010-2013 season Mourinho was Barcelona's number 1 enemy. I remember the hatred for him was even bigger than towards Cristiano during those years in the city.

[@AK-forty-seven]

Mou is a genius, his style of play during his madrid tenure was absolutely deadly, a goal in 13 seconds or less after dispossessing opponents was so frightening to tjr opponents that it ended up being our teams very own weakness itself. Also, just something to think about on his classico results, it should be noted that it was prime golden barca back then, majority of their players were in their prime age of 29-30s, only messi was young. Real's average age on the other hand was barely 25, playing with huge pressure to face against that midfield trio + messi. Mou compelling them to be not only be fearless challengers but also into a team first mentality was simply a masterclass.

[@FxnWaySheGoes]

Used to hate this guy so much when i was a young football fan, i just couldnt bring myself to like him but as i get older i cant help but love mourinho, hes one of a kind and is indeed the special one.

[@therockphilosopher1678]

When I was a young fan durning the prime era of Barça vs Madrid, Mourinho was a villain. But now looking back I appreciate more all the things he’s accomplished

[@footballreminisce]

Even as an Arsenal Fan I appreciate everything he has done in his career 🔥 One of the Best ever. Hated playing his Chelsea sides 😭

[@twobrosesgaming]

He got Wenger tilted like no one else

[@yannick245]

Who knows?! Maybe he's going to manage Arsenal one day. I don't think he cares much about the possibly reaction by Chelsea supporters. I mean he's _"The Special One"._

[@antoniobrandao7139]

"If you enjoy what you do, you don't lose hair. He is bald." Ahahahahah!! Didn't know that one. Legend. :D :D :D

[@orangepotato9975]

As an arsenal fan, but even more a football fan, he is truly one of The greatest managers.❤

[@brandonayong5823]

I think Jose is that guy that you don't really want to have at your club but you admire more than any manager you would want at your club

[@user-ee5eb7ku4j]

@@brandonayong5823 Jose wont work at Arsenal true, we demand both result, beautiful tactics and for some reason and ability to provide enormous amounts of anxiety when we watch a game.

[@nont18411]

I would like to ask you, who is a greater rival to Wenger between Mourinho and Fergie?

[@yannick245]

​@@user-ee5eb7ku4j One day he will become the Arsenal manager. Ignoring the reactions by Chance supporters. I mean, he's _The Special One"._

[@jlgf3148]

He is the Special One

[@MrKrewie]

football would be a thousand times more boring without a character like Murinho in it

[@greyFCB]

Im a barca fan and tbh I have learned to love Jose. I think the classic rivarly between pep and him was legendary and I miss that in todays football. Jose's documentary and the amazon series really made me enjoy Jose's personality. the man is pure comedy. love that

[@RalphieMuskinyaar]

I’m a die hard Barcelona fan. But even in the pep and mourinho era of La liga. I had a huge amount of respect for Jose. He is a footballing genius. He did whatever he could to win which is the ultimate goal in football. The way a player would literally kill for him is a testament to the man he is.

[@onizuka255]

Zlatan said he'd would literally kill someone for Jose. Tells you all you need to know about Jose. Also about Zlatan 😂😂😂😂

[@basileosalexios9200]

Dude is a legend. A competitor and a winner above being a sportsman. Really interesting mindset, honestly.

[@Smarod]

Mourinho is simple. Us vs them. It's why he does so well in so many different teams, he gets them to the mindset that they only have themselves and each other. Unfortunately, when people don't buy in it doesn't work.

[@jimmywalker8354]

Does well?? He gets sacked after 2 years everywhere!

[@aaronloggia]

13 years has passed and still I miss him Love MOU 🖤💙

[@LeeRenthlei]

The most memed football manager in the world (it's a compliment). I used to hate him during his Real Madrid days (as Barca fan) but since then I've got nothing but respect for him.

[@pbh81]

I always thought it was interesting he never picked a fight ( or reacted or responded) with Alex Ferguson.

[@trelos7431]

Also Sir Alex has control over the press conferense like Morinho. Also they have same type of man to man managment ( not exactle same but) Having fight with Sir Alex while fighting with Wenger would lead more harm then good for Him.

[@BigPurp9]

I think they had a great respect for each other. I remember seeing an interview from Fergie couple years ago where he said that they always shared a glass of wine after games and he spoke of how much he respected him. I also think their mutual dislike of Wenger at the time brought them closer 😂

[@GutzOverFear]

They respected each other truly. There was one moment back in 2004 when Sir Alex gave that classic Scottish-style barrage of curses and yells but Jose was confused by it. And was finding it difficult to understand the Scottish accent. 😅 To this day I'm not sure what it was about. But ultimately they admire and respect each other.

[@yannick245]

​​@@GutzOverFear He really respected him and always addressed him as _"Sir Alex" (this practice is mostly unknown to people from republics)._ He even once pointed out that, at this time, Ferguson and him are the only managers in the Prem to have won a European trophy.

[@GutzOverFear]

@@yannick245 I remember that. That shit was like a WWF Promo. 🔥🔥 "You cannot put pressure on me. No chance..."

[@nishithbhatt3627]

He was & will remain the greatest manager ever. Mourinho won the Champions League with Porto & Inter (beating peak Barca in Semis), while many so-called "modern" managers couldn't win with unlimited money at Man City & PSG. The guy is a legend.

[@alzbetaze358]

As an Arsenal fan I have always hated Mourinho but his genius is undeniable. And after watching Spurs All or Nothing I couldn't help but have even more respect and admiration for him. Thank you for such an excellent video!

[@Dre3010]

I’m a Barça fan so obviously I hated him back in the day but now I absolutely adore this man. No manager ever has had such charisma, such a crazy and hilarious personality, plus the success to back up all the shit he talks. Mou is a true icon of the sport

[@TheAngry0ne]

I mean, Mou turned out to be correct about Dele and Pogba. Dele can’t even hack it at Turkish league now lol. And the only team that Mou couldn’t get any silverware at is Spurs. And after this season, I’d believe his assessments of Spurs players over others. Mou is an extremely polarizing figure. His players will either kill for him, or want to kill him. No in between.

[@JKribbit]

As a Liverpool fan, the 05-10 seasons were the most entertaining in EPL. We had SAF, Jose, Arsene and Rafa spitting at each other and playing mindgames weekly and the players' performance in the pitch showed it. It was always a battle and always physical. Albeit Liverpool and Rafa usually comes out at the short end of the battles, but it was still entertaining as hell for a football fan.

[@wulozhero6684]

You and the Irish Guy are my two favorite football KZbinrs. It is because of videos like this.

[@fishyfish6510]

Mr. ___ is a Disgrace 😂

[@davidjr4903]

The irish guy is shlt

[@walterfritzzz]

You should watch balon football its the greatest football channel in youtube imo

[@fwayo]

I think pep and klopp also purposely have controversial press conferences to distract the press, instead of criticizing the performance as much they will talk about “klopps blaming the grass” or “pep doesn’t care” it’s actually pretty smart and mourinho is the best at it

[@chad9971]

As a Chelsea fan, we need the Special One to return to the Bridge more than ever. This is the type of manager the team, and Todd Boehly, need right now.

[@thacrypt223]

He would whip them into shape no doubt. Instead of Graham Potter or Lampard, Mourinho would have been a better option.

[@siuman1124]

Todd Boehly OuT!

[@chad9971]

@@thacrypt223 it goes to show the magnitude of how out of touch with football Todd Boehly is. You can't just throw money at things at this level.

[@thacrypt223]

@@chad9971 I really would be pissed if we had owners like him. He is truly out of touch.

[@chad9971]

@@siuman1124 I don’t want him to necessarily leave. I like the fact he has deep pockets and is willing to spend Money. I just need him to listen to the actual experts and spend money wisely. Him to stop being so pompous and arrogant.

[@ellemarr7234]

Finding out that Sir Alex and Mourinho actually got along and shared a bottle of wine after every match changed my adolescent view of Mourinho. It’s mentioned in SAF’s 2nd autobiography 😊

[@BinkyTheGoddessDivine]

After the Man United vs. Porto game at OT, where Man United lost, and Porto went in to win the treble, Sir Alex along with Gary Neville went to the Porto dressing room and congratulated Mourinho in person. That's one of the reasons why they get along and share mutual respect.

[@oceanmike8516]

Random fun fact: in 2013 Malaga under Pellegrini were 30 seconds away from a champions league semi final in a match vs Dortmund in which they were 2-0 up in the second leg away from home (1-3) aggregate. They ended up losing 4-3 with people the fourth coming in the 5th minute of stoppage time scored by Felipe Santana

[@Spect3r.]

With 4, yes4 players in offside... that goal is so fucking shameful

[@yannick245]

​@@Spect3r. But Dortmund, or let's say Lewandowski, trashed Real in the semi-finals.

[@Spect3r.]

@@yannick245 andd what the fuck that has to do with Málaga game?

[@yannick245]

@@Spect3r. And what the f**k has the Málaga match to do with this clip? At the semi-finals Mourinho at least was a partitioner.

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

What a very unique character! This video must've taken a long time to put together. Thank you very much!

[@MH-vp7lf]

Miss Jose of old, I really hope he gets one last great triumph in Europe but it's hard to see

[@StrictlyLuxury.]

The way you included that clip at the end was smooth 😂

[@lwandomadikizela2213]

The manager who is highly prolific in mind games is Jose Mourinho. I used to hate him back then and didn't want him at Manchester United but he won my respect. The man knows how to win. He took a dreadful Manchester United side to 2nd in 2018. The only manager I never called for his sacking at Manchester United since I knew the rot within the club.

[@ewskiman3907]

he and balotelli on the same team must have been a real unstoppable force and immovable object.

[@JohnSmith-du7ul]

Tinashe You are the ‘special one’ with these legendary videos.

[@ravividyarthi1013]

Great coach and difficult individual...the special one❤

[@Nokcha25]

3 videos in a week! Thanks for Ur hard work

[@Dinoo1234]

I like the indepth and quality videos you make

[@aflow-]

Oh, where do I even begin with the legendary Jose Mourinho? This man is an absolute genius, a master tactician, and the epitome of football excellence! His tactical prowess is unparalleled, and he can outwit any opponent with ease. He's like a footballing wizard, conjuring up strategies that leave his rivals scratching their heads in utter bewilderment. Not to mention his larger-than-life personality! Mourinho is a fire-breathing dragon of a manager, fearlessly taking on the media, referees, and even his own players. He's got the wit and charm of a sly fox, and his sharp tongue can cut through his critics like a hot knife through butter. He's the ultimate troll-master, always ready with a sassy comeback or a snarky remark that leaves everyone in stitches. And let's talk about his trophy collection, shall we? Mourinho's success is off the charts! He's won league titles in multiple countries, conquered Europe with his tactical genius, and even secured domestic cups like it's child's play. He's a serial winner, a footballing colossus, and his track record speaks for itself. Who needs humility when you've got Mourinho's unapologetic swagger? In short, Mourinho is a footballing god among mortals. His brilliance knows no bounds, his arrogance is legendary, and his achievements are awe-inspiring. Love him or hate him, you simply can't ignore the sheer magnificence of the Special One! Long live the Mourinho-mania!

[@jziffi]

Is this a copypasta?

[@John-Rockafelluhh]

Looks like chatgpt

[@d15t0rted4]

Everyone asked for this

[@aflow-]

@@John-Rockafelluhh buddy, not everything is written by ChatGPT! Do you really think the entire internet is controlled by some fancy AI program?lol Let me break it down for you, since you seem to be lacking some basic common sense. Not every post, comment, or message you see online is generated by ChatGPT. There are real humans behind those keyboards, expressing their thoughts, opinions, and ideas. Just because you don't have the mental capacity to form such comments that doesn't mean it's automatically ChatGPT's doing. Lol

[@adrianosaurini2329]

Quality as always🍷☕

[@bzz011]

Thank you for this

[@stinescavenger6542]

Love the vidoes keep it up legend

[@RenDana-ej7pi]

Dope Vid...subbed and recommended to friends

[@JJN15]

Elite video. The Special One is undeniable

[@inst4rmin.x4_onYT]

Good vid.. And points out very well why he is indeed The Special One.. His brand of football may not be for everyone, but his style of managing and his results certainly are hard if not impossible to argue against

[@emmychux8517]

As a Liverpool supporter who loves Klopp, I’d still choose Mourinho anytime any day. Mad love for Mou❤

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

great content as always tinashe. Underrated channel

[@samphakane3361]

Jose Mourinho "The Special One" 👌🏿🔥

[@bkarnhem874]

Pep left Barca because the pressure was getting to him. Pressure being put on him by none other than Jose Mourinho. I love the man

[@d3m1g0d4]

Greatest Tactician Of The Past 2 Decades

[@mrktobi1163]

I'm betting the irish guy is watching watching this video on loop

[@MrGGdude2]

as usual your videos are perfect.

[@danielosdinia4258]

All he's capabilities in this field ( mind games) comes from two things. First, he reads books and thinks about the topics and secondly himself is a very secure person emotionally and benefits from a balanced head and levelled brain. If you're not in control of yourself then you won't be able to play the others!

[@marksman_561]

We all know that Tinashe is the Special One. 😉 Thank you for your videos.

[@7Siuuuuu7]

The only man who can make Dortmund win the league again

[@MABTRG]

Hey, massive fan, love the videos. I'd appreciate it a lot if you made a video on my idol Michel Platini or maybe even Lothar Matthäus. like a 'How good was Michel Platini/Lohar Matthäus'. Thank you for all fabulous content.

[@Moistvale]

No matter how much media criticised him I always liked his style and his mind games. Especially his press conferences. 😊

[@DerAustor01]

Mourinho can be the most respectable manager ever at the same time he can be the most controversial manager ever.

[@akshay_9146]

4:07 it was Hiddink who was manager, Mourinho left midway through the 07/08 season.

[@diogocorreiavideo]

You should check out the video with Costinha talking about Mourinho at Porto.

[@albertoponte7268]

Good job

[@nchengeeyong8864]

The quote about the hair was referred to Antonio Conte while Jose was at Manitd and Conte at Chelsea

[@daryld149]

There’s Darth Vader… Emperor Palpatine… then there’s Mourinho, THE Sith Lord of all. 😎

[@DarthVader-ig6ci]

Is that some kind of a personal attack or something 🧐 don't make me force choke you...

[@daryld149]

@@DarthVader-ig6ci Apologies, Sir. 🤣

[@Octographyy]

He's the guy I want in Chelsea now

[@wtfamiactuallyright1823]

I've always loved the man. 😁

[@nikolamilivojevic6495]

True legend!

[@ersdummerjunge1534]

The GOAT 🔥🔥🔥

[@rltcjunior]

Mourinho is one of the best Respect

[@prathishsahadevan988]

Ohhhh that ending *chef's kiss*

[@nicholasscott1867]

Great manager. great quotes! Chelsea should waste no time getting him back!!

[@AlLuiPigus]

I wish I was a footballer coached by Mourinho at Porto, Chelsea or Inter. Great man manager, probably the best one.

[@Ham____44]

Jose is only guy that i think can fix PSG in my opinion 😅

[@netking767]

bloody genius, that man

[@AkshayKS]

The more you win, the more you are hated...

[@leediaper438]

He's an excellent judge of character. Dele and pogba he both hated and look them now... Chelsea need him now more than ever to get rid of the deadwood

[@MrAmeame]

Mans so iconic Stormzy even had to sample that "I prefer not to speak" response - and the song was heavy ngl 💀🙏🏾💜😤

[@Real-qk6pm]

The best way I have to describe Jose, is he is the Napoleon of football, he came from nowhere and changed the game radically, why enraging all of his rivals (both personal and Chelsea’s) but like Napoleon, teams and tactics caught up with him, wether he can adapt if he decided to leave Roma? Who knows.

[@tufflikeLK]

the 3rd best thing to happen to World football in the last 25 years after CR7 and Messi.

[@chinaman1]

When they gave SAF and AW the hall of fame awards a few weeks ago, they should've put Mourinho there as well.

[@reverseflash882]

Jose wants us to hate him but it’s only made us love him more

[@TheThreatenedSwan]

He calls out a lot of the bureaucratic hell that is football. Everyone within the teams in whatever league sees it, but they're not allowed, or are to acquiescent, to call it out. So that is very refreshing.

[@kylerodd2342]

He’s definitely one of my favorite managers ever. I love his attitude and he backs it with results. Same with Zlatan.

[@martijn_yt]

Interesting that Mourinho was an assistant and interpretor for van Gaal at Barcelona in the beginning of his career, and both use the same press room tactics (and antics ;)) to deflect attention from their players ;)

[@CR7_1073]

That's part of his tactics

[@regenmeister4444]

Cool one

[@aflow-]

Notification squad 🔥

[@kukamusa1947]

JOSE is a legend. You dont know when he is speaking the truth or trash.

[@farhansubi417]

Didn't like this guy but even though he might've been wrong a couple of times, I am happy to see him doing well at Roma. Amazing coach honestly.

[@DarthwRath]

I can't like him with Blaugrana in my veins. But i will say, he is such a terrific troll. Me and my mates call him the 'A55hole one' instead of the special one. But ya can't deny he had a good run although I personally don't like his footballing style. Like the video showed, it's very hard to be a fan of him when you are a Barça fan. The history this guy had with us goes back deep. But yeah, good video. Do more of these. On managers, coaches, private investors etc. Maybe for every 3 videos on a player, do 1 on these types. It's a good side content I say. Cheers

[@somethingwithultra7231]

Honestly it's true, while he's been pretty rude and seemingly half petty. I'm still scared to see what he has in store Thursday. Legit one of those managers where it genuinely seems that the inconsistent AS Roma wins might just be to confuse his opponent into underestimating him just that slight bit. (Although thankfully our coach still acknowledges how insanely tough it will be Away from home despite winning 1-0 in the first leg.)

[@thekingofafrica6720]

That Cassano roast was wild AF !!! Jose is one not go toe to toe for words he trash talks everything and everyone... Wild

[@icemanire5467]

He's one of the greatest characters in football.

[@BinkyTheGoddessDivine]

I've always loved Mourinho and always will. There's nobody like the Special One and never will be.

[@joevolcano6720]

It's called 'Passive Aggressive' - season that with a bit of traditional Portuguese arrogance (yes, that is a thing) and you have Mourinho's entire approach.

[@lazyartiste_2357]

Wow. Portuguese arrogance, that explains both Mou and Cristiano!

[@JoseMiguel-fl5oi]

class outro

[@g3ocluSh]

wasnt there a vid by football iconic about pep vs mourinho?