José Mourinho’s father Félix has died at the age of 79.
Paying tribute to his dad on Instagram, the grieving Manchester United boss posted a touching black and white picture of them together from when he was a child.
Benfica, managed by the Special One in 2000, also took to social media to express their condolences.
The Premeira Liga side tweeted: “Sport Lisboa e Benfica addresses the most heartfelt condolences to Jose Mourinho, on the death of his father Felix Mourinho.”
O Sport Lisboa e Benfica endereça as mais sentidas condolências a José Mourinho, pelo falecimento de seu pai, Félix Mourinho.
— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) June 25, 2017
José Manuel Mourinho Félix made more than 250 appearances as a goalkeeper for Portuguese sides Vitoria and Belenenses, winning one senior cap for Portugal.
He also coached Jose during his son’s early playing days as part of a 20-year managerial career, which took in some 11 clubs.
A statement on the Belenenses website said: “At this particularly difficult moment, and on behalf of the entire Belenese family, the football club sends all his family and friends, especially his wife and son Jose Mourinho, the deepest condolences.
O Belenenses apresenta toda a solidariedade e apresenta sentidas condolências aos familiares de Félix Mourinho, pai do treinador José Mouri… pic.twitter.com/67YVjXvnvK
— Os Belenenses, SAD (@BelenensesSAD) June 25, 2017
“The club also informs that the body will be from Monday morning in the Chapel of Socorro, in Setubal. A mass is held on Tuesday at 10am, with the funeral going out at 11am.”
Vitoria’s website added: “Vitoria FC regrets to inform the death of its former player, coach and leader Jose Manuel Mourinho Felix and expresses its deep solidarity and condolences to the bereaved family.
“Jose Manuel Mourinho Felix was a goalkeeper for Vitoria FC for more than a dozen seasons and came to represent the national team.
“After finishing his career as a player, he was a coach for more than two decades and finished his football career as a sports director for Vitoria FC.
By Mirror
