Jose Mourinho recreated his iconic “if I speak, I’m in trouble!” moment while attending an UFC event in London to watch Brit Leon Edwards.
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- Mourinho in London to catch UFC action
- Edwards is set to fight Sean Brady
- Richarlison was also in attendance at the O2 arena
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Fenerbahce manager made a surprise appearance at UFC London on Saturday night, taking a break from football to witness the high-stakes welterweight battle between British fighter Edwards and Sean Brady at the O2 Arena.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The 62-year-old Portuguese tactician is no stranger to London, having spent a combined seven years managing Chelsea and Tottenham across multiple stints. With his Fenerbahce squad partly on international duty, Mourinho seized the opportunity to fly back to the British capital for a mini-break. His presence didn’t go unnoticed and received a massive cheer from the London crowd, a testament to the enduring connection he shares with the city.
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WHAT MOURINHO SAID
When he was approached by UFC’s social media team for his thoughts on the evening’s headline fight, it was vintage Mourinho on the mic: "I think if I speak, I’m in trouble."
This reference is to his iconic post-match remark from 2014, where he was speaking about referee Chris Foy's performance after Aston Villa beat Chelsea 1-0.
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