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Jose Mourinho's father Felix dies at the age of 79

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Image: Jose Mourinho's father will be buried on Tuesday in Setubal

Felix Mourinho, the father of Manchester United manager Jose, has died in Portugal at the age of 79.

A former goalkeeper, Felix died on Sunday in Setubal, although the cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

Felix played for Vitoria Setubal, helping the club to victory in the Portuguese Cup final against Benfica in 1965. He also played for Belenenses.

He later became club coach and a director, while earning his sole Portugal cap in 1972 against the Republic of Ireland.

Felix Mourinho will be buried on Tuesday in Setubal.

Jose Mourinho posted a black-and-white photograph of himself as a boy, alongside his father, on his Instagram account.

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