Rio Ferdinand Apologizes to Jose Mourinho Over Comments Made About Manchester United 3 Years Ago

Rio Ferdinand Apologizes to Jose Mourinho Over Comments Made About Manchester United 3 Years Ago

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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  • Rio Ferdinand has regretted attacking Jose Mourinho when the Portuguese manager bragged about finishing second in the league with Manchester United
  • Manchester United is at an all-time low, with the team on track to finish with the lowest points total in Premier League history
  • Jose Mourinho won the Europa League and the League Cup with the Red Devils before he was sacked in 2018

Jose Mourinho certainly looks like a prophet to Manchester United faithfuls right now, years after disclosing the problems facing the Red Devils.

The Portuguese manager had bragged in 2019 that finishing second in the Premier League with the Red Devils was one of his best jobs as a coach but was faced with stiff criticisms from United supporters.

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Jose Mourinho won the Europa League and the League Cup with the Red Devils before he was sacked in 2018. Photo by Marc Atkins
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The 59-year-old manager had disclosed then that a lot goes on behind the scenes that prevent coaches from succeeding when in charge of the Old Trafford club.

According to a report via Sport Bible, Rio Ferdinand has now tendered an apology to Jose Mourinho for his comments, revealing the Portugal coach was right all along.

"I think Jose Mourinho ’s quote has aged so, so well. And me for one, I would apologise maybe to some extent in terms of the way you kind of looked at him and judged him."

Manchester United is at an all-time low, with the club on course to finish with the lowest Premier League points total ever.

Man United agree deal to sign Elyh Harrison

Meanwhile, Manchester United have already begun preparing for next season after the club made its first player purchase ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to Old Trafford Faithful, the Red Devils have seemingly agreed on terms to bring teenage goalkeeper, Elyh Harrison, to Old Trafford.

Harrison is currently playing for Stevenage. Following some good performances at youth level, he has already been offered the opportunity to practice with the League Two club's first team.

Mourinho sends special message to Carlo Ancelotti

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Jose Mourinho had a special message for his former side Real Madrid ahead of the UEFA Champions League final on May 28.

Real Madrid, the most successful club in the competition, booked another slot in the final after a famous 6-5 aggregate win over Manchester City.

It was Rodrygo who was the hero of the day as he scored two quickfire goals in the dying stages to force the match into extra time.

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