Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Mourinho: My family enjoys life more when I'm not around
The football boss admits his wife and kids have a better time without him, despite family being his top priority.
José Mourinho
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Who
Jose Mourinho
What
Admits family enjoys life more without him
When
In a new interview
Where
Not specified
What happened. Jose Mourinho revealed in a new interview that his family enjoys life more when he's not around, as he rarely spends time with them due to his football career.
- Married to childhood sweetheart for over 35 years
- Has two children, Matilde and Jose Mario Jr
- Lived alone in a hotel during Manchester stint
“I know that they enjoy life more when I'm not there.”
— Jose Mourinho
Mourinho's comments come ahead of his new Netflix series, where he appears football-obsessed.
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