As of March 20, 2026, Jose Mourinho is currently serving as the manager of Benfica, where he has recently been involved in high-profile Champions League qualification efforts and heated public confrontations with rival coaching staff. His tenure has been marked by both tactical success and controversy, including a recent public ultimatum regarding player conduct following allegations of racial abuse. Mourinho is also mourning the loss of a long-time close aide and former goalkeeper coach, who served under him during his time in the Premier League and recently passed away at the age of 67. Despite his current focus on domestic and European competition, he continues to reflect on his formative years in football, including his early career as an assistant at Barcelona.