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Netflix Launches “Mourinho” Docuseries, Shows Cold Casillas Ties

8/12/2026

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Summary

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Netflix released the three-part docuseries “Mourinho” on Tuesday, August 2026, produced by Ventureland.
Iker Casillas says his relationship with José Mourinho was cold and damaging.
Mourinho says he turned down a 2013 Manchester United job to rejoin Chelsea.
Producer Miles Coleman says Pep Guardiola would appear only if Mourinho invited him, which never occurred.

History

Historical Context

When José Mourinho left Porto for Chelsea in June 2004, he sparked a high-profile rivalry with Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United and earned the nickname “The Special One” after guiding Chelsea to a record-breaking 95-point Premier League title. The upcoming docuseries revisits those early clashes, highlighting the managerial tensions that still shape English football.

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Story summary

Netflix released the three-part docuseries “Mourinho” on Tuesday, August 2026, produced by Ventureland.
Iker Casillas says his relationship with José Mourinho was cold and damaging.
Mourinho says he turned down a 2013 Manchester United job to rejoin Chelsea.
Producer Miles Coleman says Pep Guardiola would appear only if Mourinho invited him, which never occurred.

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