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Netflix Premieres Mourinho Doc Series, Showcasing His Tactics

8/18/2026

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The three-part Netflix series on Portuguese manager José Mourinho premiered, highlighting his charisma, ego and tactics.
Director Joe Pearlman said series reminded him how good Mourinho was and that he wants to convey the same message.
Mourinho, never a professional player, felt like an outsider because of his father’s reputation before gaining coaching privilege.
The documentary notes that Félix Mourinho died in June 2017 and that his son’s grief remains painful.

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Story summary

The three-part Netflix series on Portuguese manager José Mourinho premiered, highlighting his charisma, ego and tactics.
Director Joe Pearlman said series reminded him how good Mourinho was and that he wants to convey the same message.
Mourinho, never a professional player, felt like an outsider because of his father’s reputation before gaining coaching privilege.
The documentary notes that Félix Mourinho died in June 2017 and that his son’s grief remains painful.