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      Man Utd injury boost as Kobbie Mainoo travels for Porto clash… and takes Call of Duty gaming case with him

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      KOBBIE MAINOO gave Manchester United the massive fitness boost they most wanted for Thursday’s Europa League clash at Porto.The midfielder ranted at team-mates after being taken off in Sunday’s 3-0 home loss against Spurs with a suspected hamstring injury.Fit-again Kobbie Mainoo made no secret of how he’ll take his mind off the pressure on Man Utd as they head out to take on PortoCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMainoo went off on Sunday but has got the all-clearCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeBut scans revealed the England star’s problem was less severe than feared.Mainoo, 19, is now shooting off to Portugal with the rest of United’s squad – carrying a sizeable and personalised Call of Duty gaming case with him.The anchorman’s unusual luggage stood out amongst the travel bags and light suitcases of his team-mates.Mainoo’s love for video games echoes that of Red Devils’ super-supporter Luke Littler.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Nuke, 17, is often seen playing the latest versions, with fans even joking he dropped out of last month’s Hungarian Darts trophy to focus on EA FC 25.United fans will hope Mainoo is on the case as much as Littler has been in recent weeks.That’s because boss Erik Ten Hag’s job is on the line with two testing trips in three days.After Thursday’s tie, mid-table United visit fifth-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.Most read in Europa LeagueAssistant boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is hoping Man Utd have packed a surprise or two for Portuguese giants Porto on ThursdayFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMainoo’s all-clear comes after he had to be taken off just before half-time last weekend.The 10-cap ace trudged off, and was seen remonstrating with United subs Casemiro and Antony.Patrice Evra is confident Erik ten Hag can turn it around at Man UtdMason Mount shrugged off the cut he suffered vs SpursCredit: InstagramUnited even messed up Mainoo’s substitution, with play resuming before Mason Mount could come on for him.Mount was then himself replaced by Amad Diallo after a nasty cut to his head that needed stitches.The former Chelsea playmaker sat out training early this week as a precaution.But Mount too has now been declared fit to play as tests confirmed he had not suffered a concussion.Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More

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      Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Man Utd future as he’s given two games to save his job after disastrous Tottenham defeat

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag insists “there is nothing to panic about” despite the club’s poor start to the season.The Red Devils dropped to 12th in the Premier League table on Sunday following a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag has revealed he is ‘not anxious’ about losing his jobCredit: GettyClub legend Gary Neville branded the performance “disgusting” while Ashley Young criticised players for not putting in any effort.Many fans are now calling for Ten Hag to be sacked by United chiefs.SunSport understands the Dutchman has two games to save his job – against Porto and Aston Villa.But Ten Hag insists he is not worried about facing the axe.Read More on Man Utd”I’m not thinking about it, I’m not anxious,” he revealed while speaking to Sky Sports.”We created a togetherness in the summer with the ownership and the leadership.”We made this agreement, and we were all behind it. We know the strategy [is to bring in] young players in a transition period.”They also know in May in all my last six seasons there were always trophies and that is what we are aiming for.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUnited face a tough run of fixturesTen Hag even suggested “there is nothing to panic about” at Old Trafford.”We are going to make a success from the season,” he continued.Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag speaks after his side’s 3-0 Premier League loss at home to Tottenham “Nothing is easy, but this is nothing for me to panic about. We can sort [the problems] out, this team can sort this out.”Securing Champions League football will be imperative for Man Utd’s financial status next season.If they fail to finish this Premier League campaign in the top four, United will trigger a £10million penalty clause with partner Adidas.When Man Utd penned a 10-year partnership extension with Adidas last summer, it was agreed that failure to qualify for the Champions League on two consecutive occasions would lead to a 30 per cent reduction in annual payments.Man Utd ratings vs TottenhamMANCHESTER UNITED suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Tottenham at Old Trafford.Captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the first half for fouling James Maddison, forcing Erik Ten Hag’s side to play with 10 men against Ange Postecoglou’s team.After back-to-back draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente fans hoped United would redeem themselves against Spurs.However, the match at Old Trafford quickly turned sour. Brennan Johnson scored early and things worsened when Fernandes was sent off allowing Spurs to extend their lead to 3-0.And here is how SunSports Charlie Wyett rated the Manchester United stars.Andre Onana – 5Stood his ground to deliver a good save from Timo Werner who was clean through – no chance for either goal.Noussair Mazraoui – 5First in the refs’ book for chopping down Destiny Udogie. Could also have blocked Micky van de Ven for the goal. Just watched Solanke make it 3-0.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Shocking first half. Failed to cut out the cross from Micky van de Ven which led to the first goal.Lisandro Martinez – 5Switched off for the Spurs goal and was drawn to the ball and Johnson was left unmarked.Diogo Dalot – 5Gave the ball away in dangerous areas and struggled against Johnson.Manuel Ugarte – 5Suffered a stinker and was lucky to last until the 73rd minute.Kobbie Mainoo – 5Not one of his better performances and was taken off just before half-time following Fernandes’ sending-off.Marcus Rashford – 5Over-ran the ball for Tottenham’s first. Way off the pace.Bruno Fernandes – 4Arguably the worst captain in United’s history. Deserved red card for his challenge on James Maddison.Alejandro Garnacho – 6Had United’s only chance in the first half but hit the outside of the post. Improved in the second half.Joshua Zirkzee – 5Looked completely lost up front – threatening to be another poor Erik ten Hag signing. Replaced at half-time.Subs:Mount (for Mainoo 45)  5, Casemiro (for Zirkzee 46) 7, Hojlund (for Rashford 73) 5, Eriksen (for Ugarte 73) 5. More

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      Little-known former England wonderkid who won World Cup with Phil Foden ready to KO Man Utd’s Europa League dream

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      DANNY NAMASO will be hoping to make his mark for Porto against Manchester United in the Europa League.Despite being English, he is relatively unknown outside Portugal. Charlie Wyett takes a look at the player who started out at Reading.Danny Namaso is hoping to heap more misery on Man Utd when he lines up for PortoCredit: GettyNamaso, centre, was part of England Under-17s World Cup winning squadCredit: GettyThe forward, number 16, played alongside Phil Foden and Conor GallagherIn England, didn’t he have Loader on the back of his shirt?Yes. He was born Daniel Namaso Edi-Mesumbe Loader on August 28 2000. He carried his surname Loader until the start of the 2022-23 season with Porto. His brother, Ben Loader, is a rugby union star who features for Stormers in Cape Town, having previously played for London Irish.Where did he start?After starting at youth level with Wycombe, he moved to home town club Reading aged 13 and progressed through the ranks. He played 35 first-team games for the club although only scored twice.When did he move to Portugal?He left Reading, aged 20, for Porto B in 2020 but the Berkshire club did not get any compensation as it was an international transfer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter two seasons with Porto’s reserves, he moved up permanently to the main team in 2022. Namaso made his first-team debut against Boavista, replacing Evanilson, who moved to Bournemouth in the summer for £40million.Has he played for England?He was a member of England’s U17 World Cup winning squad in 2017 – he also played throughout the age groups until the under 20s. But now, it looks as though he is set to play for Cameroon.What type of player is he?He is a striker but more effective as a no 10. He has scored 11 goals in 71 appearances for Porto so is not prolific. He has good skill and technique but does struggle as the main focal point. He began the season as a starter for Porto but has recently dropped to the substitute’s bench.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhat is his contract situation?In January, he extended his contract with Porto until June 2028.Fans stunned as Arne Slot ‘cooks’ Man Utd with savage statement after Red Devils’ Tottenham humiliationSo he has settled in well in Portugal?Yes. He speaks good Portuguese having taken regular lessons and to the delight of the locals, he has a strong Porto accent. More

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      PSG fans vandalise rivals’ team coach after finding it on same ferry ahead of Arsenal clash

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN fans reportedly vandalised a team bus on their ferry to the UK.Arsenal host PSG tonight in their second Champions League match of the season.PSG fans vandalised Lyon’s team busThe incident occurred on a ferry to the UKBoth PSG and Lyon are playing European games in the UK this weekThe French side are top of Ligue 1 and their fans travelled across the English channel via ferry, where they were met with a surprise.Aboard their boat was the Lyon team coach, with their rivals taking on Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday.The team bus was left defaced and vandalised and PSG fans were responsible, according to Instant Foot.Supporters covered the outside of the bus with graffiti, with one word appearing to read ‘PSG’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe captain of the ferry reportedly had to intervene to prevent further damage.Fans on social media slammed the vandalism, with one branding the PSG supporters: “Little thugs.”Another added: “What a bunch of morons. I’m ashamed that they support my team. I’m sick of this brainless behaviour.”A third wrote: “Disgusting.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd another commented: “Really cowards.”Lyon won their first Europa League group game 2-0 against Olympiacos last week and followed that up with a 2-1 victory over Toulouse at the weekend.Fans in hysterics as they spot PSG president’s reaction to brutal Champions League draw on live TV More

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      Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Get £60 in football free bets and bonuses for Europa League clash with William Hill

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      FREE-SCORING Tottenham head for Hungary this week to face Ferencvaros in their second Europa League tie.And brand new William Hill customers who register an account and stake a tenner will be rewarded with a colossal £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on football!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereFerencvaros vs Tottenham: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*How to claim..William Hill £60 bonusVisit the William Hill website on your mobile device HERE*Register a new account and deposit a minimum of £10 using the Promo Code: T60Place a bet of at least £10 from your main balance on football on the William Hill Sportsbook at odds of 1/2 or greaterAfter settlement – win or lose – William Hill will credit your account with £60 in free bets and bonusesWilliam Hill: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*Not got a William Hill account? No problem!It’s really easy to register an account and you can get your hands on that generous £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on the footy!Simply register a new account and deposit a minimum of £10 using the Promo Code: T60After that, stake at least £10 from your main balance on football on the William Hill Sportsbook at odds of 1/2 or greater.After settlement — win or lose — William Hill will credit your account with £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on football and in the casino!Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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      Ferencvaros vs Tottenham prediction: Free betting tips, odds and preview for Europa League

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      TOTTENHAM’S Europa League glory quest continues on Thursday with a trip to take on Hungarian side Ferencvaros.SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest – and carefully selected our best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses for the European tie.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesFerencvaros vs Tottenham previewIt was a bit of a sticky start for Tottenham to kick-off the new season.But four wins on the bounce and they’re now purring, and scoring plenty of goals along the way.It’s difficult to know how good they were in tearing Manchester United apart a few days ago, or whether United were having one of their frequent dodgy days.They were a class above that day and it marked the third successive game where they’ve scored three goals.Doing so without Son Heung-min, too. It helps that Brennan Johnson is a new man, scoring in four consecutive games.Ange Postecoglou’s footballing icon Ferenc Puskas hailed from Hungary and the Aussie’s style of play and attacking mindset was based on working with the great man. He’ll be so determined to show what his side can do here.Ferencvaros top the Hungarian top flight with six wins from six, beating Puskas Academy 3-0 who themselves were unbeaten before the weekend.They lost their opening Europa League game 2-1 at Anderlecht.Ferencvaros vs Tottenham latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.William Hill new customer offerWilliam Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Ferencvaros vs Tottenham prediction and betting tipsMain manYou simply cannot ignore Brennan Johnson in this run of form.He’s scored in the last four games, including the opening goal in the last two Spurs games.Huge price to open the scoring here considering that, so would feel daft not to take it.ScoringSpurs have scored three times in each of their last three games.Not just that, they’ve found the net either side of half time in each of those games, too. That can continue.Spurs to score in both halves at Evens – CLAIM HERE*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply.*Betfred. New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply.*BetMGM. New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.*talkSPORT BET. 18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any football market at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Man Utd face paying £10million penalty and financial black hole if they miss out on Champions League again

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      MANCHESTER UNITED risk facing huge financial challenges if they go another season without Champions League football.The Red Devils failed to earn a spot in Europe’s elite competition last season after finishing eighth in the Premier League table.Man Utd face losing a huge chunk of money if they do not qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe is in charge of football operations at Old TraffordCredit: AlamyDespite enduring one of their worst campaigns, they managed to earn Europa League qualification by winning the FA Cup.However, securing Champions League football this time around will be imperative for the club’s financial status.Failing to finish in the top four would result in a £10million penalty clause being invoked ahead of the 2025-26 season.When Man Utd penned a 10-year partnership extension with Adidas last summer, it was agreed that failure to qualify for the Champions League on two consecutive occasions would lead to a 30 per cent reduction in annual payments.Read More in FootballUnited will also be penalised for every other season they fail to earn a spot.On top of that, tens of millions more will be lost in broadcasting deals and match day revenue.The Red Devils earned £93.1m from their 2018-19 Champions League run, which ended in the quarter-finals.That figure dropped to £37.5m during the 2022-23 campaign, when they were in the Europa League.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSUnited’s latest annual report reads: “Failure to qualify for the Champions League would result in a material reduction in revenue for each season in which our men’s first team did not participate.”To help mitigate this impact, the majority of playing contracts for our men’s first team include step-ups in remuneration which are contingent on participation in the group stage of the Champions League.Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag speaks after his side’s 3-0 Premier League loss at home to Tottenham “Moreover, because of the prestige associated with participating in the European competitions, particularly the Champions League, failure to qualify for any European competition could negatively affect our ability to attract and retain talented players and coaching staff, as well as supporters, sponsors and other commercial partners.”Man Utd reported a net loss of £113.2m for the 2023/24 financial year.It takes the club’s losses over three years to £254.7m.While the Red Devils have to qualify for the Champions League next season, they face a huge uphill battle.Erik ten Hag and his players have endured a poor start to the season and sit 12th in the table.The Dutchman’s future is now in doubt, with two huge fixtures against Porto and Aston Villa scheduled for this week.Man Utd face four away games in their next five fixtures More

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      Jose Mourinho SLEEPING at Fenerbahce’s training ground as he reveals reason behind gruelling work schedule

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      JOSE MOURINHO revealed he sleeps at Fenerbahce’s training ground so that he “doesn’t waste time”.Mourinho, 61, made a surprise move to Fener in June and has already made an impact with seven wins out of 11 matches across all competitions.Jose Mourinho revealed he sleeps in Fenerbahce’s training groundCredit: GettyFenerbahce boss Mourinho claims he works at least 12 hours per dayCredit: ReutersThe Portuguese tactician suffered his second defeat on Saturday when his team lost 3-1 to bitter rivals Galatasaray but returned to winning ways on Thursday with a 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise.The ex-Manchester United boss put together a long and passionate speech after the Europa League game as he explained the “Mourinho effect”, which sees him winning silverware everywhere he goes.The former Chelsea manager outlined his trophy success at every club he worked for, with the exception of Tottenham who sacked him two days before the 2021 EFL Cup final against Manchester City.The Special One also revealed he is so determined to carry on the “Mourinho effect” at Fenerbahce that he works “at least” 12 hours each day and sleeps in the training ground at night.Read More on FootballMourinho said: “​​I won trophies at every club I went to, only I didn’t win at Tottenham because I left the club two days before the Cup final. “So the Mourinho effect that I created at every club was to win trophies. I’m very sorry. We can’t do that in September. This game had two sides to it: One was the Europa League and the other was the difficulty of the first game after a heavy defeat.”After that game, it was a week in which there was a bit of pleasure in knocking people down. I am not an expert in body language or a judge in a dance competition. I know the emotional side of football well.“Journalists have an effect on the way fans think, the way business is done has something to do with it. Maybe it is you who need to change, you work too much. I don’t know how many hours he works, but I work at least 12 hours a day.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I sleep at the club so I don’t waste time. Istanbul is a beautiful city, but I didn’t come here on holiday, I came to work. Everyone in the club does this, we have a good working environment.“I always try to instil and explain this to people: I can be successful from time to time, but when things go well you don’t go to the moon, and when things go bad you don’t go to hell. Watch Jose Mourinho’s hilarious reaction as former Man Utd midfielder Fred scores hat-trick for Fenerbahce “This is my philosophy. I work hard and I’m not going to go to the moon, nor am I going to go to hell . We want to go to the moon, but it’s too far away.“Sometimes they try to push us into hell, but people try hard not to. European Cups, I say half, because they stole a European Cup from me, I will never forget that. The reason for achieving all this is that I work hard at Fenerbahce, me and everyone at the club work hard.” More