Football
José Mourinho turned down the chance to succeed Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013
The documentary "MOURINHO" reveals that the Portuguese coach initially accepted the offer to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson but later withdrew his commitment.
In the documentary "MOURINHO" aired on Netflix, Sir Alex Ferguson explains that in 2013, he had an agreement with José Mourinho for him to succeed at Manchester United. This decision was made prior to Ferguson's departure from the club.
However, Mourinho, known as the 'Special One', ultimately decided to decline this opportunity. According to Ferguson's revelations, Mourinho was in tears during a phone call where he informed him of his decision not to take the position.
Instead of joining Manchester United, José Mourinho chose to return to Chelsea, thus underscoring his loyalty to that club. This reversal marked a turning point in his coaching career.