Sliding doors - when Mourinho said yes, then no, to Man Utd

In the summer of 2013, Manchester United announced the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson, sparking speculation about their next manager. The decision reversal of Jose Mourinho's signing occurred within days, though the process had been ongoing for weeks. Manchester United officials were enamored with the charismatic Portuguese, who had admiration for Ferguson and was eager to join after learning that Ferguson was stepping down at the end of the 2012-13 campaign.

Negotiations for Mourinho's services were swift, with Mourinho agreeing to terms with the club. However, when Ferguson called him crying, stating he couldn't break his word to Chelsea, Mourinho cited family reasons for his decision. Despite Mourinho's family ties to London and his relationship with Chelsea's former owner, Roman Abramovich, United quickly withdrew their interest.

This turning point in Manchester United's history saw the club pivot to David Moyes, who ultimately failed to replicate Ferguson's success. In his second stint at Stamford Bridge, Mourinho won the title but left under a cloud, finishing 16th in the league the following season. The documentary reveals that Mourinho's presence at United could have yielded greater results, including more signings and improved player performance.

However, United still grapples with the consequences of their decision, as the team struggled to maintain the same level of success following Mourinho's departure.