Off the PitchFootball.LondonUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Mourinho's Revenge Mission on Abramovich Revealed in New Documentary
In a new Netflix docuseries, Mourinho admits he was 'playing against Roman' in a 2010 clash.
José Mourinho
coach
Who
Jose Mourinho
What
Revenge mission against Roman Abramovich
When
2010 Champions League
Where
Stamford Bridge
What happened. Mourinho revealed in his new Netflix docuseries that he was fixated on beating Abramovich when he returned to Chelsea as Inter Milan boss in 2010.
- Mourinho won six trophies in his first three years at Chelsea.
- His relationship with Abramovich soured over transfer dealings.
- The docuseries airs on Tuesday.
“Honestly, I was playing against Roman in that game.”
— Jose Mourinho
The documentary sheds light on the feud that fueled Mourinho's motivation in a high-stakes Champions League encounter.
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