How Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid

Try The Athletic for FREE for 30 days: https://theathletic.com/tifofootball 📗 Tifo's new book, "How to Watch Football" is now available internationally: https://linktr.ee/tifobook Jose Mourinho was not a realistic candidate for Real Madrid manager six weeks before his appointment. He left Madrid in 2013 after a turbulent three-year spell. Since then, each of Mourinho’s roles has felt smaller than the last; he appeared to be heading away from the top of the game. So how then was he appointed Real Madrid manager, again, in June 2026? Written by Mario Cortegana, illustrated by Philippe Fenner. J