'Fake news!' – Jose Mourinho denies selecting all-time XI which included Cristiano Ronaldo but snubbed Harry Kane and his entire Man Utd squad

Jose Mourinho has denied that he selected an all-time XI of players he's worked with for John Obi Mikel's podcast.

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• Portuguese worked with legendary figures
• Won trophies all over Europe
• Denies choosing his favourite-ever XI

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The charismatic Portuguese coach has spent time working at Porto, Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham and Roma. Over the course of a glittering career, he has picked up domestic honours in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain while savouring two Champions League triumphs.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Mourinho has worked with some of the very best in the business, with five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo forming part of his squad at Santiago Bernabeu. The Portuguese icon made a star-studded selection supposedly pieced together by his former coach for – with Real and Chelsea stars also dominating.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  However, after a graphic appeared on X, Mourinho took to Instagram to deny any involvement in the dream XI. The caption read: "Fake news: JM’s best eleven, JM picks his best eleven… Fake news. I never ever did this. I always refused to do it, it is impossible for me to do it and I didn’t do it. Fake news. I never did and I will never do. I’ve had so many top players, but the most important thing is what those players gave to me. Players who gave me everything: quality, effort, blood and soul, they are all in my best eleven. All of them. That’s why I always refused to choose my best eleven. I love my players, I respect my players. Fake news. Please respect my history and respect my boys."

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• WHAT NEXT?

  After spreading 'fake news', it's fair to say that Mikel won't be included in any Mourinho dream XI, should the legendary Portuguese change his stance on selecting such a team. A