SUMMARY
- Jose Mourinho met his wife when they were teenagers back in Setubal, Portugal.
- The couple of José Mourinho and Matilde Faria have two kids together.
Jose Mourinho’s soccer career is well-documented. The legendary Portuguese manager has been one of the most successful managers of the 21st century with multiple UCLs and league titles with teams around Europe. However, the strongest pillar for Mourinho through his journey has been his wife, Matilde Faria, which is often overshadowed by the Portuguese’s off and on-the-field antics.
Mourinho met his wife when they were teenagers back in Setubal, Portugal. The Special One is hailed as a devoted family man and has often stated that Faria greatly influences him by being the supportive pillar in his soccer journey.
When did José Mourinho marry Matilde Faria?
Jose Mourinho married Matilde Faria back in 1989. The Portuguese manager was 26 years old and his wife was 24 years old. The couple celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2019 when Mourinho was managing Tottenham. The couple’s relationship has remained strong, even after their contrasting careers.
¿Quién es Matilde Faria? Descubra a la novia de José Mourinho by Hugo Taveira – https://t.co/KHlOfz0EzF pic.twitter.com/U50inv92C7
— Noticias24H.org (@noticias24h_es) May 25, 2022
While Mourinho has been traveling around Europe for his clubs’ fixtures. His wife has been devoting herself to humanitarian work. Faria has followed her parents’ legacy, who were involved in humanitarian work in Angola. Faria was born in Angola, which is why she has mixed Angolan-Portuguese nationality.
Kids of José Mourinho and Matilde Faria
The couple of José Mourinho and Matilde Faria have two kids together. They have a daughter who is 27 years old and a son who is 23 years old. The daughter’s name is Matilde, similar to her mother’s name. The son’s name is Jose Mario Jr.
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The daughter runs her online jewelry store which is named after her, MATILDE Sustainable Jewellery. The brand is a member of the British Fashion Council. She recently announced her engagement with her partner, Danny Graham.
Meanwhile, Jose Mario Jr. is a soccer player like his father and his grandfather. The kids have often influenced Mourinho’s move around Europe as the Portuguese manager has previously stated that his kids often dictate where he will move next in his management journey.
Professional career of Matilde Faria
Matilde Faria is a renowned humanitarian. She has been a huge supporter of the WFP (World Food Programme) and has often traveled for them around the world as their special ambassador. She has also continued her parents’ work in Angola with the help of Mourinho. Faria has also worked on various charitable programs in her hometown of Setubal, Portugal.
Faria can also be labeled as an advisor of Jose Mourinho as the Special One once dodged an England job on the recommendation of his wife. Back in 2014, English players like Frank Lampard, John Terry, and Joe Cole were all asking for Mourinho to join England but the Portuguese backed out of the opportunity after Faria recommended against it.
Roma, before José Mourinho:
• 15 years trophyless
• 1 European final, 0 European trophies
• Half empty stadiumRoma, now:
• 3 European finals, 1 European trophy
• 40 consecutive sold out matches at the Olimpico
• Passion revivedJob done.pic.twitter.com/GUb7RC6Rty
— IM🇵🇹 (@Iconic_Mourinho) January 16, 2024
In hindsight, Mourinho was right to dodge the job to continue for Chelsea in his second stint at the club. The Portuguese manager stated that he could not wait two years for a major competition. He wants to compete every year. 10 years ago, he backed out of the job, however, the situation has changed in 2024. Maybe Faria will guide Mourinho to his next job after the sacking from AS Roma.