Mourinho Earns €15M Severance From Fenerbahçe, Total €108M Career Payouts

José Mourinho, one of football's most decorated managers, has amassed an extraordinary €108.1 million in severance payments throughout his career, including €15 million from his recent dismissal by Fenerbahçe. Despite his frequent departures, these payouts have significantly boosted his earnings, with substantial sums received from clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Roma. Mourinho's exit from Fenerbahçe followed a failure to qualify for the Champions League and a trophyless stint, reflecting the high financial costs clubs incur when parting ways with elite managers. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is approaching what might be his final World Cup qualifier in Argentina, a match charged with emotional significance as he prepares to possibly conclude his home qualifiers at Buenos Aires' Monumental Stadium. Messi holds a remarkable record of 35 goals scored on Argentine soil and has been a pivotal figure in the national team for two decades. Additionally, Messi's guaranteed compensation of $20.4 million in Major League Soccer nearly matches the entire roster salary of Nashville SC, underscoring his exceptional market value in the sport.