Sport

A new José Mourinho documentary is coming to Netflix — and it’s set to cover his time at Man United

This is going to be a 'Special One'.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 14th March 2024

A new documentary series focusing on the life and career of legendary football manager José Mourinho is coming to Netflix and it’s set to include everything from his early years, glory days at Porto, Inter and Chelsea, as well as his turbulent time at Manchester United.

As with almost anything José-related, we can guarantee you this is going to be absolute popcorn viewing from start to finish.

While rumours of the Mourinho documentary had been floating around on social media in recent weeks — especially after he basically let the cat out of the bag in an interview before he was sacked from his most recent job as Roma manager — the series was officially announced on Thursday, 14 March.

Confirming the football legend’s long overdue film will be spread across multiple episodes, the streaming giant detailed that the series will be arriving sometime next year and will feature exclusive interviews with “players and peers” as well as the man himself.

Love or loathe him, the man who famously labelled himself ‘The Special One’ when he arrived here in England has been one of the most iconic names not only in world football but one of the biggest personalities in global sport full stop for the past two decades.

ADVERTISEMENT

Having already featured in Tottenham Hotspurs’ All or Nothing series and never disappointing when it came to on-screen value, we have no shame in admitting we’re very excited to see the Portuguese front and centre in the spotlight he’s never shied away from.

Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated aspects of the upcoming series will be Mourinho’s time as the Man United boss, having spent a fairly tetchy two-year tenure at Old Trafford.

ADVERTISEMENT

From the pretty public spat with Paul Pogba and those pictures of the pair in training, to winning three trophies in his first year and that now heavily memed ‘football heritage’ speech and plenty more, he really did have his moments here in Manchester. Here are just a few of them.

Netflix‘s Mourinho documentary will touch on all these shenanigans and more. What’s not to love?

Read more:

Beyond just his time in 0161, it goes without saying that there’s plenty more to the story behind one of the most decorated winners in the beautiful game — 26 trophies to be exact.

Although there is no firm release date for the Mourinho documentary yet, nor is there a trailer at this early stage, it has been revealed that the series is being produced by John Battsek, who helped put together Netflix’s previous hit sporting docuseries on David Beckham.

ADVERTISEMENT

Oh yeah, this going to be good.

For all the latest news, events and goings on in Greater Manchester, subscribe to The Manc newsletter HERE.

Featured Images — Netflix/Ardfern (via Wikimedia Commons)

Sport

Exciting new CGIs released of £500m Therme Manchester wellness resort as construction continues

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

As construction continues on Manchester’s massive wellness resort, some new CGIs have now been released.

In case you need bringing up to speed, construction of the £500 million Therme Manchester wellness resort officially began last September after several years of planning, and now developers have released some exciting new CGIs – with an update on how construction is going, as a new milestone has been reached this week.

Set to open to the public in 2029, Therme Manchester will become one of the largest urban wellbeing resorts in the world.

Visitors can expect to make the most of a 10 pools – both lagoon and wave pools included – thermal bathing, multi-sensory sauna rituals, steam rooms, 18 water slides, affordably-priced luxury spa therapies, and health and fitness experiences.

Exciting new CGIs released of Therme Manchester have been released / Credit: Supplied

At the heart of Therme Manchester will be three distinct zones, each offering a different way to spend time at the resort.

Play will bring together water-based fun and attractions for families and visitors of all ages, and Restore will focus on thermal bathing and restorative experiences designed to help visitors unwind, while Relax will offer spaces for relaxation and wellbeing.

The latest CGIs showcase the design as it develops – including the resort’s extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, and its 53,000sq ft wellbeing garden.

Construction is still underway on the £500m wellness resort / Credit: Supplied

The plans also feature a new public plaza designed to strengthen connections between the resort and the Bridgewater Canal.

Professor David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said: “We have taken the opportunity to refine the design, improve how traffic and parking are managed and create a more welcoming environment for everyone arriving at the resort.

“We are creating an even better experience for visitors while supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.”

Read more:

Therme Manchester was initially touted as a £250m project that would complete in 2025, but it’s now up to £500m and is scheduled to complete it 2029.

It marks one of the most significant building developments to ever take place in the North.

Featured Image – Supplied

Sport

Manchester City release limited-edition Blossoms shirts exclusively in new flagship store

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Manchester City release limited-edition Blossoms shirts exclusively in new flagship store

Manchester City have released a limited run of special Blossoms shirts, which will be available exclusively at the new flagship City Store.

Etihad Airways has donated the front-of-shirt space for the special drop, which celebrates the Stockport band’s lifelong support of Man City and will fundraise for City in the Community’s 40th anniversary.

The Manchester City x Blossoms collab features the band’s logo across the chest of the 2024/25 season’s away shirt – one of the Club’s most popular designs in recent years.

Profits from sales of the shirts will be donated to CITC to support its 40th anniversary fundraising, which empower healthier lives with city youth through football.

Blossoms have just secured their fifth UK number one album with their latest release, ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’, and will soon be heading on an arena tour that includes two massive shows at the Co-op Live.

There’s a very limited run of the Man City Blossoms shirts, available in sizes small to large, which will exclusively be sold at the new flagship CityStore.

The shirts have dropped in-store this morning, with further drops to be released around the band’s tour dates this November and December.

As for that new City store – it’s a whopping 21,000 sq ft, three-floor space at Medlock Square, right beside the Etihad Stadium, and is the biggest shop in the club’s history.

The new flagship has opened today in collaboration with PUMA and Stichd, and features a new, interactive ‘Make It Yours’ customisation station as well as an expanded range of Manchester City products.

Read more

Featured image: Manchester City

More Sport

Art & Culture

Tickets go live as opening date is announced for Manchester City’s new ‘immersive’ museum experience

Andy Burnham outside Number 10 Downing Street

News

Details released of Andy Burnham’s meetings with Manchester City owners while Mayor

Crime

Multiple arrests made for ‘tragedy chanting’ and police officer assault as Man City defeated Liverpool

Audio

Clint Boon takes us around Manchester's iconic Deaf Institute

Eats

We go meatballs deep with Mira's traditional Neapolitan sandwiches