Felix,the father of Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has passed on at the age of 79.

His death was confirmed by his former club, Belenenses.

During his lengthy playing career as a goalkeeper for Portugal, Mourinho Snr earned only one cap.

He went on to spend two decades in the dugout, during which time he would ask Jose to compile the scouting reports, which ultimately led to his son becoming one of the top football managers in the world.

As a response to his father’s death, Mourinho posted a picture of the two together on his Instagram account without any comment.

The funeral is expected to take place in Setubal at 11am on Tuesday.

DAILY POST