Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd
David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.
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Notable Quotes
"I think this is more powerful than love for football and fundamentally, after Real Madrid, I needed to feel that I'm loved."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
"As far as I was concerned, he was accepting. And then, within hours, it changed."
— Sir Alex Ferguson , Executive
"The relationship Jose and I had was very cold."
— Iker Casillas , Celebrity
"Iker is a Real Madrid legend, loved by every Real Madrid supporter."
— Sami Khedira , Celebrity
Key People
Iker Casillas is a former Spanish goalkeeper renowned for his time at Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.
Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager with a celebrated coaching career.
Sami Khedira is a former professional footballer known for his midfield role with clubs like Real Madrid.
Sir Alex Ferguson is a legendary Scottish football manager and former manager of Manchester United.
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David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.
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