AN EMOTIONAL Jose Mourinho is hugged by family and friends as he arrives in Portugal for his father’s funeral.
The Manchester United boss’ dad, Felix, passed away aged 79 in Setubal on Sunday.
Mourinho, his wife Matilde, his daughter Matilde Jr, and her boyfriend are surrounded by loved ones after a church service ahead of Felix’s burial today.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal was one of the mourners showing his support of the former national team keeper.
Jose Manuel Mourinho Felix made more than 250 appearances as a stopper for Vitoria Setubal and Belenenses in his career along with one for Portugal.
He also managed Mourinho during the Portuguese’s early playing days as part of a 20-year career in the dugout which took in some 11 clubs.
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Felix is believed to have been suffering ill health for several months, with Jose flying back to Portugal last season to see him.
He was in and out of hospital during his son’s second stint at Chelsea and last June was rushed into care with pneumonia.
Mourinho posted a touching photo to Instagram in tribute to his late father.
The Special One showed his emotional side with a throwback picture of a young Jose looking happy alongside dad Felix.
Portugal’s football federation sent “the most heartfelt condolences to Jose Mourinho and the rest of the bereaved family”.
A United statement read: “Everyone at Manchester United is extending sincere condolences to Jose Mourinho and his family, following confirmation that the manager’s father, Felix, has passed away. He was 79.
“Felix was a former professional goalkeeper for Vitoria Setubal and Belenenses, and he represented his country, Portugal, on one proud occasion before embarking on a coaching career.
“The Portuguese clubs he managed included the two he had played for, as well as Rio Ave and Uniao de Leiria, where his son Jose would later take charge in 2001/02.
“Our thoughts are with Jose and his family at this sad and difficult time.”
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