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José Mourinho, who returned to manage Real Madrid on July 1, 2026, will be the subject of a Netflix documentary series titled 'Mourinho,' scheduled for release on August 11, 2026. The multi-episode documentary will trace the Portuguese coach's life and career through long interviews with Mourinho himself, covering his personal trajectory, relationship with power, player management style, and key career episodes. It will also feature commentary from major football figures including Sir Alex Ferguson, John Terry, Iker Casillas, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Didier Drogba, Marcelo, Samuel Eto'o, Javier Zanetti, and Petr Čech. Mourinho has managed clubs such as Benfica, FC Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham, AS Roma, and Fenerbahçe. The documentary aims to provide an in-depth look at 'The Special One' as he begins his second stint at Real Madrid.
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"The Special One" is getting his own documentary. José Mourinho, who returned to Real Madrid on July 1, is the subject of a Netflix documentary series set to premiere on August 11, 2026, chronicling the life of the Portuguese coach.
Nothing suits "The Special One" better than a documentary about himself to mark his return to Real Madrid. Netflix has produced a multi-episode series tracing Mourinho's career through the major clubs he has managed since his early days in coaching.
Documentary Based on In-Depth Interviews
The documentary will feature extensive interviews with José Mourinho. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United manager will reflect on his personal journey, his relationship with power, his approach to managing players, and the defining moments of his career. Mourinho has coached at Benfica, FC Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham, AS Roma, and Fenerbahçe.
"Bad Player," "A True Personality"
Netflix has not relied solely on Mourinho's own account. Major figures in football have also been interviewed about the "Special One," including:
- Sir Alex Ferguson
- John Terry
- Iker Casillas
- Zlatan Ibrahimović
- Didier Drogba
- Marcelo
- Samuel Eto'o
- Javier Zanetti – who recalls the coach's "true personality"
- Petr Čech – who describes Mourinho with a smile as a "bad player"
Additional prominent football personalities also appear in the documentary, Netflix announced in its teaser.
The multi-episode series, simply titled "Mourinho," is scheduled for release starting August 11, 2026.
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