Fake news, José Mourinho denies having selected an all-time XI that included Cristiano Ronaldo

The charismatic Portuguese coach has played at Porto, Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham and Roma. Throughout a brilliant career, he has achieved national honors in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain, while savoring two Champions League triumphs. It is to be expected that with so many great players under him, he will have difficulty choosing his ideal 11. However, the last one that leaked was denied by The Special One.

Mourinho has worked with some of the best in the business, with five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo being part of his team at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Portuguese icon made a star-studded selection reportedly put together by his former manager for The Obi One Podcast, with Real and Chelsea stars also dominating.

However, after an X graphic appeared, Mourinho took to Instagram to deny any involvement in the dream XI. The caption read, Fake news, JM's best eleven, JM picks his best eleven. Fake news, he never did this, he always refused to do it, it's impossible for me to do it and I didn't do it. Fake news he never did and he never will.

I have had many top players, but the most important thing is what those players gave me. Players who gave me everything quality, effort, blood and soul, are Everyone in my best eleven. Everyone. That's why I always refused to choose my best eleven. I love my players, I respect them. Fake news. Please, Respect my history and respect my boys.

Goodbye Obi

After spreading fake news, it is fair to say that Mikel will not be included in any of Mourinho's dream elevens, should the Portuguese legend change his stance on selecting said team.