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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho helps carry the coffin of his father as his wife and children join him at funeral in Portugal

 
    Jose Mourinho attended the funeral of his father Felix in Setubal, Portugal on Tuesday morning
    The Manchester United manager was joined by wife Matilde, daughter Matilde and son Jose Jnr
    Silvino Louro, United's assistant coach and Mourinho's long-term friend, was also in attendance
    Former Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka also paid his respects by attending the funeral service
    Mourinho Felix passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday after battling ill health for several months
    He was a goalkeeper who made 274 appearances in the Portuguese league between 1955 and 1974

Jose Mourinho said an emotional goodbye to his father Felix on Tuesday morning as he attended his funeral in Setubal, Portugal.

The Manchester United manager confirmed that his father had passed away on Sunday evening at the age of 79 after suffering with ill health for several months.

Mourinho, who helped carry the coffin into the church, was joined by wife Matilde, daughter Matilde, son Jose Jnr and United assistant coach Silvino Louro for the service.

WHO IS FELIX MOURINHO?

Goalkeeper Jose Manuel Mourinho Felix played first for Vitoria Setubal and then for Belenenses, making 274 appearances in the Portuguese league between 1955 and 1974.

He achieved one international cap for Portugal, appearing as a late substitute in a match against the Republic of Ireland in the 1972 Brazil Independence Cup.

After hanging up his gloves, Mourinho Felix became a coach with a number of Portuguese clubs including Uniao Leiria, Amora, Rio Ave, Belenenses and Vitoria.

He won the Portuguese second division title on four occasions, having twice lifted the Portuguese Cup during his playing days.

United goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez Blanco and Mourinho's assistant at Real Madrid, Aitor Karanka, were also on hand to support their friend.

A large crowd gathered outside the venue as Mourinho helped remove the coffin from the hearse before draping a large flag over it.

As a footballer, Mourinho Felix played first for Vitoria Setubal and then for Belenenses, making 274 appearances in the Portuguese league between 1955 and 1974.

He achieved one international cap for Portugal, appearing as a late substitute in a match against the Republic of Ireland in the 1972 Brazil Independence Cup.

After hanging up his gloves, Mourinho Felix became a coach with a number of Portuguese clubs including Uniao Leiria, Amora, Rio Ave, Belenenses and Vitoria.

Belenenses confirmed the news of his death in a statement which read: 'Os Belenenses CF have been made aware of the passing of Jose Manuel Mourinho Felix, club goalkeeper from 1968 until 1974, team coach in the 1970-71 and 1982-83 campaigns, and a much loved figure at the club.

'During this difficult time, the Belenense family and Os Belenenses CF sends its warmest condolences to his family, especially his wife and son, Jose Mourinho.'
Mourinho's daughter Matilde looks upset as she holds her mother's hand alongside brother Jose Jnr
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Mourinho's daughter Matilde looks upset as she holds her mother's hand alongside brother Jose Jnr
Manchester United first-team coach Silvino Louro (centre) was also on hand to support Mourinho at the funeral
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Manchester United first-team coach Silvino Louro (centre) was also on hand to support Mourinho at the funeral
United goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez Blanco (centre, back) and Aitor Karanka (right, back) also attended the funeral
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United goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez Blanco (centre, back) and Aitor Karanka (right, back) also attended the funeral
A large crowd gathered outside the church in Setubal to pay tribute to former goalkeeper Mourinho Felix
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A large crowd gathered outside the church in Setubal to pay tribute to former goalkeeper Mourinho Felix
Mourinho Felix's coffin is draped in a white flag before being taken to the church on Tuesday
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Mourinho Felix's coffin is draped in a white flag before being taken to the church on Tuesday

Mourinho, who visited his ailing father regularly over the past few months, took to Instagram on Monday to share a touching black-and-white image of himself as a young boy with his father following his passing.

The country's football federation sent 'the most heartfelt condolences to Mourinho and the rest of the bereaved family.' United also extended their condolences on their official website.

The former Chelsea boss was pictured in Setubal on Monday evening after returning to his native Portugal ahead of Tuesday's burial.

Mourinho was seen being comforted by a friend as family and those close to Felix gathered ahead of Tuesday's church service.
Mourinho was comforted by a friend after arriving back in Portugal ahead of his father's funeral


 



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