‘My wife thinks he’s ideal’ – Legendary soccer coach Jose Mourinho wanted Hollywood superstar George Clooney to play his role in 2006. rice field

Jose Mourinho is one of the greatest football managers of all time. The head of the Portuguese he coach has managed various football clubs throughout Europe. Mourinho is one of those managers who has consistently won trophies throughout his career. On his 60th birthday, he recalls one of the iconic lines Mourinho once said.

In 2006, Mourinho was asked if he planned to make a biopic about his life. But to everyone’s surprise, Mourinho said he always wanted George Clooney to play his role in his biopic.

At the time, the Portuguese football veteran was in England having his first spell at Chelsea.

Mourinho wants George Clooney to play his part!

Over the years we have seen many documentaries and documentaries about the lives of football stars. But the idea of ​​a Hollywood star actually playing out the life of a sports professional would be exciting and very different.

Jose Mourinho was still at Chelsea at the time. The former Manchester United manager was about to hit the peak of his managerial career.

Mourinho has surprisingly revealed that his wife and other family members will also approve of the decision. In 2006, Jose Mourinho told the media: “If they’re going to make a movie about my life, I think they should have George Clooney play me. He’s a great actor and my wife thinks he’s ideal.”

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Looking back, now is the perfect time to make a Jose Mourinho movie. The Portuguese football veteran has reached the end of his career. But Mourinho still wins trophies with Roma. The film could be the perfect portrayal of his football days from Inter to Roma.

Clooney could become the owner of a soccer club!?

This is not the only time George Clooney’s name has become part of football debate.As of April 2022, Clooney reportedly wants to acquire English football club Derby County. was While rumors were circulating, Clooney revealed his intentions in an interview with the Daily Mail.

According to Clooney, “My interest in football has definitely grown over the last few years and a few years ago I was asked if I would like to join another group considering the acquisition of the Spanish Málaga football club. Owning a is the next best thing to playing for one club… maybe one day.”

At the time Derby were in dire financial straits and the club had recently entered management. Clooney’s showing interest in football was a big deal in itself. With many football clubs currently looking for new owners, Clooney may surprise the football world by becoming part of the upcoming deal.

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