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SUMMARY OF MOURINHO’S INTERVIEW WITH MUTV

Coach of the Red Devils team Jose Mourinho was interviewed by Manchester United Television, after his first press conference at the club.


At the press conference, the Portuguese tactician talked about his immediate plans for the club, especially how he planned on returning the club to winning ways as soon as possible considering the recent history of the great club since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

From the interview he granted to Manchester United TV, the summary is that training will begin from Thursday with those available. Some players are still on holidays following their international commitments at the Euro 2016. The coach said he would start training with the group available pending when the others join in and the pre season plans kicks off fully.

On the style of play he would adopt at the club, Mourinho said it would be different. He admitted that his philosophy was different from that of the former coach Louis van Gaal. He said his game would be vertical and that ball possession would be to aid the being vertical not just for the sake of statistics. He admitted that he would take a lot of risks as he was afraid of them. Read more

Premier League denies Leicester City TV for further Telecast

The Premier League has denied Leicester City TV the opportunity to show the game against Manchester United live on TV.


The foxes could be crowned as the new Premier League champions – something which seemed like an impossibility by year ago – with a win at Old Trafford this weekend. Given the unprecedented nature of the situation, Leicester City TV were hoping to gain access to the game in order to provide its supporters, who have been unable to get a ticket, with the opportunity to enjoy the occasion. However, the Premier League has agreed a deal with Sky Sports and it prevents the mass distribution of TV rights.

Sky Sports along with BT pay a large sum of money in order to broadcast the live games throughout the campaign. They hold the rights for broadcasting the games within United Kingdom, while international rights are being held by individual broadcasters across the world. The interest within the Premier League is so intense that the TV money has been growing with every renewal. Next season, the TV money will cross £ 5 billion just for the domestic rights. It is reported that even if BT were to show the live games, they will also not allow Leicester City TV to screen the event. Read more

Manchester United’s FebruaryTV schedule has been announced

The Premier League has always been one of the highest viewed football competitions in the world but even more people are tuning into the top tier English League to watch their favorite players and clubs duke it out in the pitch.

One of the main reasons of why the Premier League has turned into an even more tempting and attractive football destination for the fans is due to what is going on in relation to a few of the top clubs.

After going through a disastrous start of the season, Jose Mourinho was sacked from his managerial position in Stamford Bridge and they are currently located in the bottom spots of the Premier League and taking into consideration just how outstanding their performances have been in the previous season, its shocking just how underwhelming Jose Mourinho’s team has been playing in their current campaign. Read more

CAN REAL DO IT?

Real Madrid will be taking on Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in what promises to be a exciting encounter in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final between the two clubs.

Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes will be taking on the side whom he managed back in 1998. Back then, Real Madrid were extremely successful under his guidance and they won the Champions League title that season.

However, he will be hoping that Real Madrid do not achieve that feat this time around when they face his current club Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. If bookmakers are anything to go by, they are not providing Bayern Munich with any chance to win this match.

Real Madrid are the overwhelming favourites to overcome Bayern Munich in the first leg, which could possibly set up a El Clasico in the Champions League final at the Allianz Arena. José Mourinho already knows the way to play Bayern Munich because he has already faced them with Inter Milan in the Champions League final of 2010.

Ladbrokes and William Hill provide the best odds for Bayern Munich to win this match at 17/10. Bet Victor provides Real Madrid with the odds of 5/2 to get a draw away at Bayern Munich. Coral and Blue Square provide the best odds for Real Madrid to win the match at 7/4.

Real Madrid have the advantage in this match because they will be facing a Bayern Munich side that will come on the back of a disappointment of failing to win the title back from the clutches of Borussia Dortmund. This after the latter almost secured the title after opening a huge advantage at the top of the table. Hence, they are likely to focus their entire attention on the Champions League this season especially given that the final is at the Allianz Arena.

Focus on: El Clasico

El Clasico is one of the world’s most watched matches. It generates tremendous response not only in Europe, but also in Asia and the Americas. It is not surprising at all given that this edition of El Clasico will be featuring all the three players nominated for the Ballon d’Or award – Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, and Lionel Messi.

Barcelona managed to edge out Real Madrid earlier in the season when both teams came together in the Super Cup, but the El Clasico will probably be the most anticipated match. Tensions will be running high teams because this is the first time Real Madrid go with the lead over Barcelona for more than five years.

To make matters even worse, it is the first time Real Madrid have enjoyed a six-point advantage at the top of the table for more than five years. Hence, Jose Mourinho will be keen to maintain their advantage at the end of the match as well. In the previous seasons, this fixture has been extremely forgetful for Real Madrid, as they have ended up losing by more than five goals in the past. Even though it has not happened during the numerous times El Clasico has happened, the last few years has been favourable for Barcelona. José Mourinho will be more than happy with the repeat of the El Clasico that happened in April when Real Madrid managed to come out if this fixture with a 1-1 draw.

This would mean that Real Madrid retain the six-point advantage, which lacks significant after the Barcelona’s loss to Getafe last weekend. Both teams will also be playing in the Champions League group stage matches, although that would account little to the El Clasico given that both teams have qualified from the group stages in style, as the winners.