Rui Faria appears set to become the new manager of Aston Villa, it has been claimed Faria is now said to be favourite to take the job after it emerged Thierry Henry had turned down the opportunity to manage the Championship side. A report on The Telegraph claims Henry informed Villa that he was not […]

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Faria worked alongside Mourinho for 17 years Rui Faria has lifted the lid on his decision to leave Manchester United in the summer, bringing to an end 17 years working with Jose Mourinho. The 43-year-old had spent the last two years at United and his decision to leave came as a surprise to many. Speaking […]

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Rui Faria left Manchester United at the end of last season A long-time ally and assistant to manager Jose Mourinho, Rui Faria’s two-year spell at Old Trafford came to an end after he departed the club in May. While Mourinho has since added further coaches – including former midfielder Michael Carrick – to his staff, […]

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Rui Faria is in the running to be named new Benfica manager after it was announced that he would be leaving Manchester United at the end of this season. The Telegraph reports that Faria, Jose Mourinho’s long-time assistant manager, could be in line to take over at the two-time European champions for what would be his […]

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Fermanagh native Kieran McKenna is reportedly in the frame to take over from Jose Mourinho’s longtime assistant Rui Faria at Manchester United next season. Faria will be leaving Old Trafford at the end of the current campaign after 17 years working alongside Mourinho in Leiria, Porto, London, Milan, Madrid and Manchester. The 42-year-old has been linked […]

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Rui Faria has Mourinho’s blessing

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