5 memorable managerial spats involving Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho

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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho’s post-match spat with Manchester United counterpart Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday was far from his first run-in with another manager.

The outspoken Portuguese has never been afraid to engage in a war or words with an adversary, and on occasion, matters have got physical.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of Mourinho’s most notable confrontations.

Rafael Benitez – April 2008

Then Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho (right) and Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez clashed on several occasions
Then Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho (right) and Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez clashed on several occasions (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola – April 2011

Jose Mourinho (left) and Pep Guardiola (right) have history dating back more than a decade
Jose Mourinho (left) and Pep Guardiola (right) have history dating back more than a decade (Martin Rickett/PA)

Tito Vilanova – August 2011

Pep Guardiola (right) and assistant Tito Vilanova, who had his own run-in with Mourinho
Pep Guardiola (right) and assistant Tito Vilanova, who had his own run-in with Mourinho (Nick Potts/PA)

Arsene Wenger – October 2014

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (left) took matters into his own hands as he clashed with Mourinho
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (left) took matters into his own hands as he clashed with Mourinho (Rebecca Naden/PA)

Frank Lampard – September 2020

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard (right) had a heated exchange with his former boss
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard (right) had a heated exchange with his former boss (Matt Dunham/PA)

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