Source: Daily_Mail
Sir Alex Ferguson can't retire, we have unfinished business, says Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has begged Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to stick to his promise and dodge retirement for a few more years. [LNB]The Old Trafford boss said this week he had no intention of calling it a day any time soon despite approaching his 69th birthday. [LNB]Real Madrid coach Mourinho enjoyed his run-ins with Ferguson during his time at Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan and the Portuguese legend is looking forward to a few more. [LNB] Honoured: Mourinho (right) at the LMA dinner in London on Sunday night[LNB]Mourinho, speaking after joining Ferguson in the League Managers Association's Hall of Fame, said: 'I hope he continues for years and I get to face him a few more times. [LNB]'When I am in my 50s or 60s, I also see myself still in football with the same ambitions and desires. [LNB]So I understand why he wants to continue. It was the same with Bobby Robson. I see myself continuing for many years.' [LNB]No slowing down: United boss Ferguson[LNB]Mourinho was the special guest at the LMA dinner at London's Park Lane hotel and was delighted to join the likes of Sir Matt Busby, Bob Paisley and Arsene Wenger in being honoured.[LNB] He added: 'I am very proud of this because I am not British and I spent just over three years in the Barclays Premier League - which is not a significant time to create a big history. [LNB]'But the time I spent here was the best time of my career so far - and that's despite winning the Champions League in Portugal and Italy. [LNB]'This is special for me as I get to see people I like very much and respect. I still have a home here and me and my family are still in love and will always be in love with this country. So to be back is almost to be at home.' [LNB]On his own career Mourinho said: 'In the beginning I had the pressure because I went into management after not being a top player, so I had a lot of things to prove. [LNB]'After Porto the pressure was the question "can he achieve abroad?" 'Everything then went well in England. Italy is the home of tactics, so the question then was "is he a good leader and a good tactician, can he compete in this world of football?" Yes I could. [LNB]'Now I go to Spain and everybody says "Real Madrid is an incredible club, a club different to any other club - can he cope with it?" So I am trying to prove that I can and step by step, stage by stage with this new challenge it motivates me more and more.' [LNB]The event also focused on the FA Cup and LMA chief executive Richard Bevan added: 'This event was unique, bringing together football managers past and present, celebrating their achievements in one of the game's most famous cup competitions...and Jose Mourinho added to a truly memorable evening.' [LNB] Hat-trick hero: United old boy Cristiano Ronaldo scored three as Mourinho's Real beat Athletic Bilbao 5-1 on Saturday to stay one point clear at the top of the table[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti on the brink of quitting over Ray Wilkins treatment'I forgive Roo,' insists Evra as Wayne makes his Manchester United returnEx-Manchester United midfielder Butt ties up deal with Hong Kong teamRonaldo fires hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Athletic Bilbao to go back topMourinho joins Portugal's Ryder Cup bid... and goes up against MadridMANCHESTER UNITED FC
