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Why Roma sacked Jose Mourinho, and why he still splits opinion

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And so he's gone. Once again in his third season. Once again, under a cloud. Once again, with opinion divided.

Roma's decision to sack Jose Mourinho was taken by club owners the Friedkin family late Monday and communicated to the manager -- and the world, which had turned a far greater spotlight on the club since his arrival in 2021 -- before training on Tuesday morning.

His contract was expiring in June and, while he had repeatedly indicated that he was happy to extend it, the club had put all discussion on hold until the end of the season.