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Jose Mourinho explains bizarre touchline kiss after Anderlecht win
JOSE MOURINHO has explained his lucky touchline kiss during Manchester United’s win over Anderlecht last night.
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Manchester United were forced into on extra time with the game tied at 1-1 after Sofiane Hanni’s first-half effort cancelled out Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s early opener.
The Red Devils settled the Europa League quarter-finals tie thanks to Marcus Rashford’s fine finish early in the second period of extra time.
Jose Mourinho explains touchline kiss
Jose Mourinho pulled small item from pocket
Jose Mourinho kissed little book moments before Marcus Rashford goal
And moments before the 19-year-old scored his third goal in three games, Mourinho was spotted kissing what appeared to be a small book from out of his pocket.
When quizzed on the matter after the game at Old Trafford, Mourinho said: "It is not because of this that we score [laughing].
Marcus Rashford scored moments after Jose Mourinho's lucky touchline kiss
“I do it so many times, maybe you just saw it today. I do it for 17 years. It's just my religion and faith.”
United will learn their fate in the Europa League semi-finals draw today at 12pm, where they could face Ajax, Celta Vigo or Lyon.
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