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Real Madrid want to sell Kaka to Inter, or to return him back to Milan… Real Madrid are in talks with AC Milan & Inter Milan over the sensational January sale of Kaka. Italy’s Panorama says the two clubs have been in negotiations for some weeks over Kaka‘s return to Italy. Real coach Jose Mourinho has confessed to his former Inter president Massimo Moratti that he cannot see Kaka recapturing his AC Milan form in Madrid and is failing to live up to his €65 million price-tag. Moratti has shrugged off Mourinho’s concerns and is ready to bring the Brazilian back to Italy in January. Inter want to set up a six-month loan deal with the view to a permanent transfer for Kaka to the tune of €25 million in June. AC Milan are also exploring the prospect of Kaka returning, with vice-president Adriano Galliani weighing him up as a replacement for LA Galaxy target Ronaldinho, although it seems that both options of joining Milan or Inter are unlikely now.

Mourinho: I wanted Portugal job Jose Mourinho says he was desperate to serve as stand-in Portugal coach but understands Real Madrid's decision not to free him. Mourinho was the top choice to take charge of his national side for the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers against Denmark and Portugal after Carlos Queiroz was sacked but eventually admitted defeat due to his club commitments at the Bernabeu. The former Inter Milan and Chelsea boss did, though, admit he had started to get the taste for the role. "For two days I felt and I thought like the Portugal coach," he told the Association of Football Coaches. "I liked it but I have to admit that Real Madrid is a giant institution, which 'bought' me from Inter, who pay me, and who cannot takes risks in front of their members and fans. "In retrospect, it's an easy decision to understand," said Mourinho, who nevertheless conceded he felt "sadness and frustration" at the missed opportunity to lead his country. Paulo Bento was handed the reins in Mourinho's absence and the 47-year-old said: "I wish luck to Paulo. Portugal now have a coach and he should be recognised by everyone as our coach."

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Mourinho: No magic answer for Real Jose Mourinho has tried to temper expectations of Real fans waiting for him to end Barcelona's domination. Mourinho, who dubbed himself a "Special One" when he took over at Chelsea, took over at the Bernabeu this summer with the task of turning them back into Europe's top team. The Portuguese told the BBC's Football Focus programme: "The supporters demand a lot, the press they demand a lot, I work hard so I can do things. "They think the coach is Harry Potter, I'm not Harry Potter." He added: "Success for me would be in the four years of my contract to make the 10th Champions League for the club and stop the Barca domination. "I think I find a way to stop them in our matches but the problem is that the championship is not about two matches, it's about 38." Asked if Madrid were the biggest club in the world, he said: "I think so, amazing club, you feel it in every moment. "I used to say when we arrive in any airport in the world or even in Spain it looks like the Beatles arriving in San Francisco in the 60s." Mourinho would relish facing Chelsea in the final of the Champions League. "I would sign now," he said. "Being in the final playing against Chelsea - or playing against Timbuktu Football Club - I would sign now." He added: "I keep an eye (on Chelsea) all the time, lots of friends there and that never changed. Great relation with the club. "(Manager) Carlo (Ancelotti) is a great man, also very good relation with him. Chelsea has everything I like." On former Manchester United forward and compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, he said: "Incredible potential. Another one that has to feel the pressure, has to feel expectation because everyone thinks Ronaldo can dribble (past) 10 (players) and score goals and make the difference every game. "This is not easy pressure to cope with. Potential incredible, desire and commitment and professionalism top. Every word Sir Alex (Ferguson) told me about him is completely true, the boy is fantastic."

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Mourinho shrugs off applause for win Even after a 6-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna, Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is not satisfied with his side. The Portuguese insists Real Madrid are still "under construction" and has asked the fans not to get carried away their victory at the Santiago Bernebeu. "We are not the best team in the world yet for having beaten Depor 6-1," Mourinho told Eurosport. "We are under construction and neither the result nor the applause of the fans makes me think our work is done. "The work continues. I am very calm. "We have a lot to do and a lot of work." Mourinho emphasised that he still had the mandate of the club, saying: "I have the confidence of my president and I have the confidence of the board." The manager showed his prickly side when he was asked about his credentials to manage Real Madrid, saying: "If you have doubts about a coach who has won what I have then you have to explain what qualities a coach should have to have the right to work in your country. "You have to tell me if I have to have won three Champions Leagues and seven domestic league titles. "I have two Champions Leagues and six domestic league titles. "Is that enough to have the right to work here? If so, great. I'll continue with my work." The trophy-laden coach had been under-fire from the notoriously demanding Real fans after the goal drought as well as what has been perceived to be overly-defensive tactics that were stifling stars like Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mourinho: Real under construction Jose Mourinho refused to get carried away with Real Madrid's 6-1 demolition of Deportivo La Coruna. Despite winning five of their seven Primera Division and Champions League matches and remaining unbeaten under new boss Mourinho, Madrid have found themselves under the spotlight for their poor goal return - with just nine netted before last night's clash with Depor. The capital club finally found their shooting boots at a rain-drenched Bernabeu to double their previous total of league goals for the season in just 90 minutes of action, earning a standing ovation from the Madrid fans as they left the pitch at half-time. That reaction was in stark contrast to their recent home match against Osasuna, when the Spanish giants were jeered off by their supporters following a poor first half, and there can be few complaints about Madrid's display against Depor. However, Mourinho took the victory and the criticism he has faced in his stride, saying after the match: "This game wasn't much different to the one against Ajax (a 2-0 Champions League win), but we won 6-1. "We didn't create more chances than against Mallorca and Levante (both 0-0 draws). It's been a complete game. We ought to have 18 points, but we've lost four. "We look above and see there are still teams in front of us. We need to continue working." The Portuguese, who led Inter Milan to an unprecedented treble of Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League titles last season, added: "The doubts people have motivate me and make me laugh. I don't understand why there are doubts about a coach who has won what I've won. "I haven't won three Champions League and seven championships - I've won two Champions Leagues and six championships. Is that sufficient to coach here? If so, I'll continue working with calmness. "We are not the best team in the world for beating Depor 6-1, not were we the worst for drawing with Levante. We are a team under construction. "I have the confidence of the president and the board. If they let me work here for four years, I promise a great team. We will have games likes this one and like the one against Levante." Madrid are third in the Primera Division standings on 14 points heading into the international break, two behind leaders Valencia and one in front of arch rivals Barcelona.

"Just let Mourinho do his job" Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno has backed Jose Mourinho and promised not to meddle in team affairs. Speaking to his club's official website, Butragueno said: "We need to let Mourinho do his job." "He is a fantastic coach who is used to winning and getting the most out of his players. He has proven it over the last ten years. "This team will continue to improve. We must be patient. It's going to be a long year. Mourinho is a tremendous professional and we are very pleased so far. I am sure he will make us proud." Butragueno elaborated on the club's reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo, and what he meant to the La Liga side. "Scoring always increases a player's confidence. Cristiano Ronaldo is an admirable player. He is a symbol of sacrifice, passion and ambition. A player with such a personality will always be relevant to us," he said. "How we perform is all that matters. Barcelona is a great team and will be a fierce opponent until the end. We must bolster our strengths in order to be the team that we want to be. The director also spoke about his side's 6-1 win over Deportivo. "The team deserved to win last night. We didn't take advantage of scoring chances in previous matches, but against Deportivo we managed to get out of the rut. Those who were on hand for the match went home with smiles on their faces", Butragueno added. "We scored our first two chances on goal, which helped us manage the game in a much more relaxed way. We are all aware of this team's offensive potential. It was just a matter of time before we scored a lot of goals. On the other hand, we could have only scored four yesterday and left one for Mallorca and another for our last trip to Valencia. "We hope this was a turning point, but we know there will be obstacles. We still have to play some very talented teams and this team is still in its development stage."

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Guardiola won't take Mourinho bait Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is refusing to get into a war of words with Real Madrid counterpart Jose Mourinho. Ahead oif this weekend's weekend fixtures in La Liga, Real's Portuguese 'Special One' has claimed some teams were making life easy for the Catalan club by fielding under strength sides. Mourinho hit out at Sporting Gijon earlier today for resting key players at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night, when they went down 1-0 to the Spanish champions, and claimed many teams will put out weakened sides against Barca this season. Guardiola, however, was his usual diplomatic self when asked about Mourinho's controversial opinions in his press conference before Saturday's league match at Athletic Bilbao. He twice refused to be drawn on Mourinho's provocative quotes, merely saying: "All teams deserve our respect."

Carvalho: Jose thinks like a player Ricardo Carvalho has followed manager Jose Mourinho from Porto to Chelsea, and most recently, to Real Madrid. The centreback has a unique bond with his fellow Portuguese, and gave credit to Mourinho for being able to think from a player's perspective. "His Porto was fantastic," Carvalho told AS. "We were all very well attuned and the way we played was perfect. "He is a coach who thinks like the players or myself: it's worth more playing badly to win than playing well to lose. The ideal scenario is to play well and get the win, and I know you know that if we win and play badly Mourinho is not entirely happy." Real Madrid has been criticised for a lack of goals so far this season, and Carvalho admitted that he was eager to help add to their goal tally despite his defensive duties. "It's an impulse to try to go and help," he said. "The important thing is to read the situation and play. And the only thing complicated is knowing when is the best time to go back."

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Benzema: Mourinho is improving me Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has said that Karim Benzema will start against Auxerre in their Champions League clash. The French striker is relishing the opportunity given to him by his manager, saying to his club's official website: "The coach decides... I feel fit and am very excited about playing this game, which is very important to us." "Auxerre will be looking to play a good game tomorrow and are in this championship because they are a good team. "This is only the start to the season, so it's natural for us to lack some things. But we are working very hard and we hope to give a great performance against Auxerre." The striker, rumoured to have been left out in the cold by Mourinho, dispelled the speculation by saying how much he had learnt from the Portuguese manager so far. "Mourinho is helping me to make progress. "He is especially helping me in regards to my mentality. "I'm sure I will improve considerably with him." Benzema has scored 10 goals in 32 appearances for the Los Blancos after a high-profile €35 million move from Ligue 1 side Lyon.

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