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Published at :July 13, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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The ‘Mourinho’ documentary will cover over two years of the Portuguese head coach’s career.
Netflix announced a new three-part documentary series about the life of Jose Mourinho, officially releasing the first-look image and teaser. The series, shot over two years, will provide an in-depth look at the career of one of the most polarising and successful figures in world football.
The streaming giant shared the first teaser of the documentary on its social media platforms, giving fans a glimpse into the documentary. The official release date of the series is August 11, when it will be streamed globally on Netflix.
“You don’t do a documentary with a guy that wins nothing.”MOURINHO, a new three-part documentary series, premieres August 11. pic.twitter.com/1ix0bEtu9T
According to a press release shared by the streaming service, ‘Mourinho’ will cover the head coach’s journey from the beginning – his UEFA Champions League success with Porto, as well as his spells with Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid.
The documentary is directed by Joe Pearlman and produced by John Battsek. Other than Mourinho himself, it will feature interviews with several footballing figures who have worked with the ‘Special One’.
The interview line-up includes Alex Ferguson, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Iker Casillas, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Samuel Eto’o, Claude Makelele, Eden Hazard, Luis Figo, and others.
The new documentary comes amid Mourinho’s return to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, with the Portuguese head coach rejoining the Spanish La Liga club after a gap of 16 years. The 63-year-old reportedly signed a three-year contract, with Los Blancos paying Benfica 15 million euros in compensation.
Mourinho replaced the outgoing Alvaro Arbeloa, with the interim coach managing a second-placed finish in La Liga. Arbeloa has since joined English Premier League side Fulham as the head coach.
What is the Jose Mourinho documentary announced by Netflix?
Netflix confirmed a three‑part series titled “Mourinho”, covering over two years of the Portuguese coach’s career.
Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.
