MOURINHO LAUNCHES 'THE SPECIAL ONE' WINE

Former Manchester United and Chelsea head coach Jose Mourinho has launched his alcoholic wine named 'The Special One'. Check it out!

Mourinho, currently the coach of Benfica in Portugal, has ventured into the world of business with his very own wine.

The wine is named after his famous nickname, 'The Special One', a moniker he earned after famously declaring it to the media during his unveiling as Chelsea manager in 2004.

At the time, his statement showcased his confidence, self-belief, and unique approach to leadership, instantly making him a larger-than-life figure in the Premier League.

Now, Mourinho has taken the nickname a step further, cementing its legacy by naming his wine after it, a nod to the bold personality and self-assuredness that have defined his career.

The 62-year-old tactician, who also managed the likes of Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, has announced his wine on social media on Saturday.

"The Special One Wine is available now," Mourinho said on Instagram.

"To thank the very first buyers, I will be hand-signing and numbering the first 1,000 bottles.

"From the beautiful Douro region of Portugal, I’ve personally selected this wine," he added.

"These signed bottles will ship before Christmas in selected areas, for you, or for the Special One in your life."

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FRENCH OPEN GOES DRY WITH ALCOHOL BAN TO STOP DISRUPTIVE FANS

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 As rain suspended play on the outer courts at the French Open again on Thursday, fans were in for more disappointment when organisers announced they would not be able to drink alcohol in the stands after unruly behaviour came under scrutiny.

Belgian David Goffin had accused partisan fans at the French Open of "total disrespect" after he played a Frenchman in the first round while world number one Iga Swiatek urged them not to scream during rallies, especially in high-pressure games.

"First of all, we are happy people are very enthusiastic about watching tennis and being part of the matches, showing feeling and emotions," tournament director Amelie Mauresmo told reporters.

"But there are definitely steps which shouldn't go further. A few things have needed to be put in place.

"Alcohol was allowed until now in the stands, but that's over... If they exceed the limit, if they don't behave well or if they throw things at the players, that's it."

Mauresmo said umpires have been asked to become more strict and intervene to ensure players are respected while security would step in if fans overstepped their boundaries.

"Let's see how it goes with the (umpires) being a little bit more strict. Let's see how it goes with the security being also a little bit more strict," she added.

"I don't want to be negative and I'm an optimist. I'm really trying to see that people are going to react in a good way and that it's going to be OK. If it's not, we will take other measures."

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