Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will work as a pundit for Kremlin-backed broadcaster Russia Today during this summer's World Cup.
Mourinho will be in Moscow during the tournament and spend part of his time in the Russia Today studios offering insight and analysis.
Russia Today, whose English-language news service is based in Westminster, has been accused of being a mouthpiece for Vladimir Putin and the Russian government.
But they have pulled off something of a coup by signing up Mourinho as part of their punditry team during the tournament, which gets underway in Moscow on June 14.
Mourinho said: 'I am very happy to join the team at RT. I am looking forward to attending the World Cup in Russia this summer and sharing my insights into the games.'
The broadcaster has produced a slick promotional video showing Mourinho delivering a 'team talk' to a group of camera operators and production staff.
Russia Today have also signed up former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel to provide insight during the tournament.
'We continue to put together the RT dream team. Now we have a coach,' said Russia Today's editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan.
Mourinho's punditry role for the World Cup comes after the United boss slammed Old Trafford legends Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes, now working as TV pundits, for their criticism of Paul Pogba this season.
Vumaemopry
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His salary from Utd is obviously not enough.
who cares
exewee57
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Haters if it were pep you will care : O boy if you don't care we do. Congratulations the special one
and who care even u be the loser one
nathanasamoah
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hate him or love him.still Jose
Isaacsoner
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Just what is he up to NOW ! You never know with him. I think he takes every day as it comes.
Rtakiss
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Following the money as usual, Manchester United is just another money job as he know that ship have already sunken
hukcal
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His salary from Utd is obviously not enough.
nanik
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No doubt there'd be controversies in pretty much what Jose did there next June.. silly media will love to spin whatever coming from his mouth however they like
Edgarderek
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While Pep will be spending all summer with the scientist to help improve his players
NBA22
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Come on DM, who apart from you care..
idiotkk
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Not a surprise he does came from setubal which is a very left wing communist area of Portugal
Mboy_Swag04
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๐๐ฟ Great Job Iโm excited for Jose this is a good opportunity for him during the World Cup wear there isnโt much club activities going on.
Nigeria7906916
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who care???
Haters if it were pep you will care : O boy if you don't care we do. Congratulations the special one
exewee57
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who care???
i_koda
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WOW Mourinho got skills dude ๐๐๐๐ No that's absolutely stunned to see that he can be multi-talented. Good luck for the shoot
Temajung
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