Jose Mourinho: I feel sorry for Sam Allardyce after his England sacking

ByEurosport

Updated 28/09/2016 at 13:38 GMT

Jose Mourinho has sent a message of sympathy to his friend Sam Allardyce after his sacking as England manager.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho before the match

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The Manchester United boss voiced his support for Allardyce after the 61-year-old was dismissed just 67 days into his role as the country's national coach on Tuesday night.

He was secretly filmed by undercover reporters from the Daily Telegraph apparently discussing the possibility of earning extra cash and how to avoid adhering to Football Association rules on transfers.

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Former England national football team manager Sam Allardyce speaks to the press outside his home in Bolton on September 28, 2016. Sam Allardyce's reign as England manager came to a humiliating end yesterday as he departed after just 67 days in charge foll

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"I like Sam. I feel sorry for him," said Mourinho.

"I know it was his dream job. I like him and respect him.

"What happened is not going to interfere in any way with my relationship with him. It is between him and the FA."

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