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Why Real Madrid's reunion with José Mourinho seems...

ESPN · May 5, 2026, 3:03 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Will the "Special One" return to the Bernabéu? Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is testing the waters. But is rehiring José Mourinho a good idea?

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