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On This Day: February 22, 2010 – Mourinho’s Iconic “Handcuffs” Gesture

February 22, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

February 22, 2010 was the day of José Mourinho’s iconic “handcuffs” gesture. After two of his players were sent off in just 38 minutes, The Special One came up with one of the most bizarre antics from his first stint in the Serie A, when he was in charge of Inter.

On February 20, 1979, Milan bid farewell to “El Parón” Nereo Rocco, one of the most successful coaches in their long history

On This Day: February 20, 1979 – Farewell to Iconic Milan Coach Nereo Rocco

February 20, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

On February 20, 1979, Milan bid farewell to “El Parón” Nereo Rocco, one of the most successful coaches in their history. Rocco died at 66 after leading the Rossoneri to two Scudettos, two European Cups in 1963 (against Benfica, the first time and Italian club won the top European competition) and 1969 (against Ajax), two Cup Winners Cups, and one Intercontinental Cup.

Napoli turned the Milan contest on its head after half-time thanks to a few key substitutions and a substantial attitude change after conceding twice.

On This Day: February 14, 2010 – When De Laurentiis “Rejected” Mourinho

February 14, 2024 Matteo Carnevale Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

"Mourinho? As a coach, I wouldn't change him with Mazzarri." So spoke the Napoli president, movie producer Aurelio De Laurentiis, in a famous statement made to Naples-based news outlet Il Mattino on February 14, 2010, ahead of a Serie A game against Inter.

Here's how Stefano Pioli's Milan players performed against Roma tonight at the Stadio Olimpico based on our player ratings

Milan Player Ratings vs Roma: A Rafael Leao Masterpiece Volley!

September 1, 2023 Matteo Carnevale AC Milan, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan made three out of three this season as they edged past Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Friday night thanks to Olivier Giroud's spot kick and Rafael Leao's masterpiece goal. But when the Rossoneri seemed to have gotten their job done, Fikayo Tomori saw red with still 30 minutes to go, forcing his side to defend the lead with one man less.

Jose Mourinho finds himself in the inaugural UEFA Conference League Final as Roma manager, as he prepares to end the Giallorossi’s 14-year trophy drought

Is It Coming Rome? – Jose Mourinho Still Serie A’s “Special One”

May 25, 2022 Ivan Prothero Conference League, International Football, Italian Football, Mourinho, Olimpico Roma, Roma, Serie A

Jose Mourinho finds himself in the inaugural UEFA Conference League Final as Roma manager, as he prepares to end the Giallorossi’s 14-year trophy drought against Feyenoord and claim not just another European trophy but become the first manager to win all three UEFA trophies in history.

Thiago Motta Set to Face Mentor Mourinho Ahead of Roma Clash

February 25, 2022 Julian Faustini Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Spezia

Following two consecutive losses to the likes of Fiorentina and Bologna, Spezia are set to face Roma at the Stadio Alberto Picco on Sunday evening , where the former Inter midfielder will clash against his mentor Mourinho.

Roma and Mourinho Waging War on Italian Referees after Derby Loss

September 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

The bitter aftermath of the Derby della Capitale is still ongoing. José Mourinho slammed referee Marco Guida and VAR assistant Massimiliano Irrati. the club is putting together a list of episodes to prove the repeated mistakes and unfair treatment they have been victims of.

Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to fill the hole vacated by Edin Dzeko at Roma with the young England forward Tammy Abraham.

Has Mourinho Found His Spearhead for Attack in Tammy Abraham?

August 21, 2021 Ed Summers Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

Edin Džeko's recent sale to current Serie A champions Inter left a glaring hole in attack for Roma and Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to fill the hole vacated by the long-time Bosnian servant with the young England forward Tammy Abraham.

Roma and Mourinho Eye Turkish Defensive Prodigy

August 18, 2021 Akhil Fisher Liverpool, Roma, Serie A

Reports have emerged of Jose Mourinho’s interest in bolstering his defensive options by signing Schalke’s talented 21-year-old centre-back Ozan Kabak.

Atalanta and Chelsea Set to Discuss Tammy Abraham Move to Italy

Roma Inches Away From Concluding Deal for Chelsea Striker

August 10, 2021 Akhil Fisher Chelsea, Roma, Serie A

Jose Mourinho's Roma have been triggered by Inter's sale of Lukaku to Chelsea, prompting the Giallorossi to replace Inter-bound Dzeko.

Spurs Could Bring Back Inter Star Under One Condition

January 8, 2021 Michel Sakr Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Tottenham, Transfer Market

After twelve disappointing months, Christian Eriksen is set to leave Inter during the January transfer market. The Danish midfielder is clearly not a favorite of his current coach Antonio Conte, but the former Ajax man is being tracked by a host of big European teams. Eriksen and his former club Tottenham Hotspurs could be set to reunite if the right conditions are met.

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