LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester United manager Lous van Gaal has again dismissed reports he will leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, saying on Friday he does not have to answer to the media. The Dutchman’s future has been the subject of persistent speculation after United’s Champions League group-stage exit and indifferent Premier League displays sparked discontent among fans. Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was linked with Van Gaal’s job last and United were forced to deny a report that they had met with Pep Guardiola, the Bayern Munich boss who has said he wants to manage in the Premier League next season. “I don’t think that the press have to help me with my decisions. First they have sacked me. Now they are interfering with my future. I don’t have to answer,” Van Gaal told reporters. “I have a relationship with the players of Manchester United. That is the most important thing. “Not everything the media are writing is true.” United have struggled to replace Alex Ferguson who stepped down as manager after winning the Premier League title in 2013, the last of the 38 major trophies his teams won in more than 26 years in the job. David Moyes lasted one season in which he led the team to seventh in the league and Van Gaal guided United to fourth in his first campaign. They are now fifth in the table, two points adrift of Tottenham Hotspur in fourth, and have improved in recent games — taking eight points from their last four, including a 1-0 victory at bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday. Van Gaal said that while the pressure on him had eased “a little bit”, it would return if they did not beat 10th-placed Southampton at Old Trafford on Saturday. “It is always the same pressure for Manchester United — we have to win. Our fans are always expecting us to win, especially at home,” he said. United will again be forced to reshuffle their back four after winger Ashley Young, who has been filling in at full back, was ruled out for the foreseeable future with a severe groin problem. Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (knee) and defender Phil Jones (ankle) are still unavailable through injury. (Reporting by Justin Palmer, editing by Ed Osmond) 

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<strong>Jose Mourinho’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong>

Portugal's, Jose Mourinho, is a highly successful manager. As a manager, Mourinho has won 25 major honours, making him one of the most successful managers of all time.

He kicked off his managing career with Benfica in 2000, in place of Jupp Heynckes. Then, in 2002, he joined FC Porto, where he remained for 2 years.

The 'Special One', got his big break into the Premier League with Chelsea in 2004. He remained with the side until the 2007-08 season. Then, he moved to Inter Milan for another 2 years before heading to La Liga with Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho managed Los Blancos for three years before moving back to Chelsea in 2013. He would remain with the Blue until 2016, and then join Manchester United. However, he was sacked in December 2018.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-140202" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/skysports-jose-mourinho-manchester-united_4444366.jpg" alt="Jose Mourinho" width="992" height="558" />

<strong>Achievements</strong>

Mourinho has excellent tactical prowess,<sup id="cite_ref-159" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-160" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-161" class="reference"></sup> game management,<sup id="cite_ref-162" class="reference"></sup> and adaptability to different situations. The Portuguese man normally deploys three or more central midfielders citing midfield superiority as crucial in winning games.

In all of Mourinho's three seasons at Madrid, the team consistently reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Mourinho even came up with the counter-attacking system heavily used by Real. In 2013, Real were in a tough spot during a Champions League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

However, Mourinho quickly subbed in Luka Modrić and moved Sami Khedira to the right flank. United had a numerical disadvantage due to Nani's earlier red card. This forced Sir Alex Ferguson's hand and a wrong move freed Xabi Alonso. Two quick goals from Los Blancos turned the tide in Madrid's favour.<sup id="cite_ref-ReferenceA_168-1" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-telegraph.co.uk_169-0" class="reference"></sup>

Mourinho is also acknowledged for his attention to detail, organisational planning and in-game communication. During a 2013–14 Champions League knockout game against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea needed a goal within ten minutes to progress. Clever tactics led to Demba Ba's winning goal and a berth in the next round.

Mourinho is often associated with the term, 'parking the bus', a word them he coined a lot. Jose Mourinho's net worth is estimated to be worth £38million.

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<strong>Controversies</strong>

Unlike a number of managers, Mourinho has been involved in plenty of controversies. Following a 2005 Champions League tie between Chelsea and Barcelona, Mourinho accused the referee of bias against his Chelsea players.<sup id="cite_ref-189" class="reference"></sup>

However, referee Anders Frisk stated that Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard tried to speak to him but said that he had sent him away.<sup id="cite_ref-190" class="reference"></sup> Frisk later receive death threats from angered fans, causing him to retire prematurely.<sup id="cite_ref-191" class="reference"></sup>

Following an investigation, Mourinho was handed a two-match touchline ban. Chelsea and the manager were additionally fined by UEFA. However, the body confirmed that it did not hold Mourinho personally responsible for Frisk's retirement.<sup id="cite_ref-194" class="reference"></sup><sup id="cite_ref-195" class="reference"></sup>

In the same year, he was fined £200,000 for meeting with then Arsenal full-back Ashley Cole in January of that year. Apparently they were discuss transfer terms while Cole was still under contract to Arsenal. This was a serious breach of the Premier League rules.

Later that year, the Portuguese man labelled then Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger "a voyeur". Naturally, Wenger was furious with the remark and considered legal action. Fortunately, the two managers made peace after Mourinho admitted that he regretted making the comment. However, things flared up one again in 2014, when Mourinho referred to Wenger as a "specialist in failure".<sup id="cite_ref-199" class="reference"></sup>

In 2011, during the final of the Supercopa de España, Mourinho was seen gouging the eye of Barcelona's assistant coach Tito Vilanova during a brawl at the end of the game.

During his second Chelsea stint, he was involved in a major controversy with team doctor, Eva Carneiro. She claimed that he called her a 'daughter of a whore' in his native tongue. After a massive court case, Chelsea issued an unreserved apology for distress caused to Carneiro and her family. They said "We wish to place on record that in running onto the pitch Dr Carneiro was following both the rules of the game and fulfilling her responsibility to the players as a doctor, putting their safety first."

She also concluded the private case against Mourinho. Legal documents submitted to her employment tribunal revealed she had previously rejected an offer by the club of £1.2 million to settle the claim.
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">56</td>
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<td width="319">Benfica, Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United</td>
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Jose Mourinho’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Portugal&#8217;s, Jose Mourinho, is a highly successful manager. As a manager, Mourinho has won 25 major honours, making him one of the most successful managers of all time. He kicked off his managing career with Benfica in 2000, in place of Jupp Heynckes. Then, in 2002, he joined FC Porto, where he remained for 2 years. The &#8216;Special One&#8217;, got his big break into the Premier League with Chelsea in 2004. He remained with the side until the 2007-08 season. Then, he moved to Inter Milan for another 2 years before heading to La Liga with Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho managed Los Blancos for three years before moving back to Chelsea in 2013. He would remain with the Blue until 2016, and then join Manchester United. However, he was sacked in December 2018. Achievements Mourinho has excellent tactical prowess, game management, and adaptability to different situations. The Portuguese man normally deploys three or more central midfielders citing midfield superiority as crucial in winning games. In all of Mourinho&#8217;s three seasons at Madrid, the team consistently reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Mourinho even came up with the counter-attacking system heavily used by Real. In 2013, Real were in a tough spot during a Champions League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford. However, Mourinho quickly subbed in Luka Modrić and moved Sami Khedira to the right flank. United had a numerical disadvantage due to Nani&#8217;s earlier red card. This forced Sir Alex Ferguson&#8217;s hand and a wrong move freed Xabi Alonso. Two quick goals from Los Blancos turned the tide in Madrid&#8217;s favour. Mourinho is also acknowledged for his attention to detail, organisational planning and in-game communication. During a 2013–14 Champions League knockout game against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea needed a goal within ten minutes to progress. Clever tactics led to Demba Ba&#8217;s winning goal and a berth in the next round. Mourinho is often associated with the term, &#8216;parking the bus&#8217;, a word them he coined a lot. Jose Mourinho&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be worth £38million. &nbsp; Controversies Unlike a number of managers, Mourinho has been involved in plenty of controversies. Following a 2005 Champions League tie between Chelsea and Barcelona, Mourinho accused the referee of bias against his Chelsea players. However, referee Anders Frisk stated that Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard tried to speak to him but said that he had sent him away. Frisk later receive death threats from angered fans, causing him to retire prematurely. Following an investigation, Mourinho was handed a two-match touchline ban. Chelsea and the manager were additionally fined by UEFA. However, the body confirmed that it did not hold Mourinho personally responsible for Frisk&#8217;s retirement. In the same year, he was fined £200,000 for meeting with then Arsenal full-back Ashley Cole in January of that year. Apparently they were discuss transfer terms while Cole was still under contract to Arsenal. This was a serious breach of the Premier League rules. Later that year, the Portuguese man labelled then Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger &#8220;a voyeur&#8221;. Naturally, Wenger was furious with the remark and considered legal action. Fortunately, the two managers made peace after Mourinho admitted that he regretted making the comment. However, things flared up one again in 2014, when Mourinho referred to Wenger as a &#8220;specialist in failure&#8221;. In 2011, during the final of the Supercopa de España, Mourinho was seen gouging the eye of Barcelona&#8217;s assistant coach Tito Vilanova during a brawl at the end of the game. During his second Chelsea stint, he was involved in a major controversy with team doctor, Eva Carneiro. She claimed that he called her a &#8216;daughter of a whore&#8217; in his native tongue. After a massive court case, Chelsea issued an unreserved apology for distress caused to Carneiro and her family. They said &#8220;We wish to place on record that in running onto the pitch Dr Carneiro was following both the rules of the game and fulfilling her responsibility to the players as a doctor, putting their safety first.&#8221; She also concluded the private case against Mourinho. Legal documents submitted to her employment tribunal revealed she had previously rejected an offer by the club of £1.2 million to settle the claim.  Age 56  Marital Status Married  Spouse Matilde Faria  Residence Setúbal  Nationality Portugal  Clubs Managed Benfica, Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United

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<strong>Josep 'Pep' Guardiola</strong> is a Spanish football manager and former professional player, who is the current coach of the English club Manchester City FC.
<h3><strong>Career and Achievements</strong></h3>
After kicking it off with FC Barcelona's academy at the age of 13, Guardiola made his senior debut in 1990. As a defensive midfielder, he had notable stints at Barcelona, Brescia, and AS Roma in Italy, Al Ahli SC in Qatar, and Dorados in Mexico. In his international career, Guardiola played for the Spanish national team and a few friendlies for Catalonia. Although his playing career was nothing short of remarkable, Guardiola as a manager towers over it.

[caption id="attachment_2647506" align="aligncenter" width="5093"]<img class="wp-image-2647506 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-13T215934Z_1440101374_UP1EK2D1P38FV_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-COP-MCI-REPORT.jpg" alt="Pep Guardiola Manchester City" width="5093" height="3606" /> Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - FC Copenhagen v Manchester City - Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark - February 13, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs[/caption]

When he took on a managerial role, his first assignment was the Barcelona B team in 2007. A year later, he was promoted to manager of the senior team. In Barcelona's most glorious days, to lead them to records and titles including sextuple, Guardiola was at the helm. More importantly, under Guardiola, Barcelona became highly disciplined with more focus on ball possession. He also employed a disciplined and aggressive pressing style which clearly worked out well.

He often played a high defensive line with the fullbacks pushing high up their respective sides. During the 2011-12 season, Guardiola employed the 3-4-3 line-up, especially when facing two attackers. Following the same season, he took a year-long sabbatical.

In 2013, Guardiola returned to manage Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. He remained with the team until the 2015-16 season. With the Bavarians, he won 3 Bundesliga, DFB-Pokals, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

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After leaving Bayern in 2016, he signed with Manchester City in the Premier League and their sagacious tale still goes on, having won many trophies including 5 EPL titles, and a UCL so far.
<h3>Pep Guardiola's Net Worth in 2024</h3>
Pep Guardiola's current net worth is slated to be approximately <strong>$25 Million</strong>. The 53-year-old's fortunes come mainly from his salaries and bonuses from Manchester City as well as the brand endorsements and other sponsorship deals.
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<div class="jsx-3656389812 es-image-loader-aspect-ratio"><img id="img-tag-node--img-loader-0" class="jsx-3656389812" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-20T105534Z_1_LYNXMPEBBJ09P_RTROPTP_3_SOCCER-GERMANY-CUP.jpg" /></div>
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<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>53</td>
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<td><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td>Married</td>
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<td><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td>Cristina Serra</td>
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<td><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td>Manchester</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td>Spain</td>
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<td><strong>Clubs Managed</strong></td>
<td>Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City</td>
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Pep Guardiola

Josep &#8216;Pep&#8217; Guardiola is a Spanish football manager and former professional player, who is the current coach of the English club Manchester City FC. Career and Achievements After kicking it off with FC Barcelona&#8217;s academy at the age of 13, Guardiola made his senior debut in 1990. As a defensive midfielder, he had notable stints at Barcelona, Brescia, and AS Roma in Italy, Al Ahli SC in Qatar, and Dorados in Mexico. In his international career, Guardiola played for the Spanish national team and a few friendlies for Catalonia. Although his playing career was nothing short of remarkable, Guardiola as a manager towers over it. Soccer Football &#8211; Champions League &#8211; Round of 16 &#8211; First Leg &#8211; FC Copenhagen v Manchester City &#8211; Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark &#8211; February 13, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs When he took on a managerial role, his first assignment was the Barcelona B team in 2007. A year later, he was promoted to manager of the senior team. In Barcelona&#8217;s most glorious days, to lead them to records and titles including sextuple, Guardiola was at the helm. More importantly, under Guardiola, Barcelona became highly disciplined with more focus on ball possession. He also employed a disciplined and aggressive pressing style which clearly worked out well. He often played a high defensive line with the fullbacks pushing high up their respective sides. During the 2011-12 season, Guardiola employed the 3-4-3 line-up, especially when facing two attackers. Following the same season, he took a year-long sabbatical. In 2013, Guardiola returned to manage Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. He remained with the team until the 2015-16 season. With the Bavarians, he won 3 Bundesliga, DFB-Pokals, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. After leaving Bayern in 2016, he signed with Manchester City in the Premier League and their sagacious tale still goes on, having won many trophies including 5 EPL titles, and a UCL so far. Pep Guardiola&#8217;s Net Worth in 2024 Pep Guardiola&#8217;s current net worth is slated to be approximately $25 Million. The 53-year-old&#8217;s fortunes come mainly from his salaries and bonuses from Manchester City as well as the brand endorsements and other sponsorship deals.    Age 53  Marital Status Married  Spouse Cristina Serra  Residence Manchester  Nationality Spain  Clubs Managed Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City