League: LaLiga Sport: Soccer Country: Spain Category: Trades

Jose Mourinho claims Real Madrid confirmation video is AI-generated

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Jose Mourinho claims Real Madrid confirmation video is AI-generated

Summary

Jose Mourinho informed Benfica that a recent video from Real Madrid, which appeared to confirm his return to the club, is an AI creation. The video showed Mourinho in a Real Madrid jersey saying ‘Yes’ but surprised both him and Benfica. Although Mourinho is rumored to be returning to Real Madrid, the video release before any official communication has provoked negative reactions in Portugal. Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, announced plans to activate Mourinho's €15m release clause next week, following upcoming elections that could pave the way for Mourinho’s return.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Mourinho denies involvement in Real Madrid's AI-generated video.
•Perez plans to activate Mourinho's release clause next week.
•Mourinho has not officially communicated leaving Benfica.
•Real Madrid elections could confirm Perez's mandate this Sunday.
•The video raised legal concerns regarding its authenticity.

Latest Updates

12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho tells Benfica that Real Madrid confirmation video is AI

What they're saying

"
The Real Madrid elections have involved some surprises and in the case of Florentino Perez’s decision to call elections, some surreal ones too. Perez has again raised eyebrows with some of his appro...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Real Madrid Atletico Madrid LaLiga Soccer