After a turbulent period, José Mourinho has finally steered Manchester United in the right direction. The League Cup triumph brought joy back to Old Trafford, and fans began to believe the team was once again on the rise. Yet just as things seemed to be stabilizing, a report from The Sun stirred controversy. Known for its off-field exclusives, the paper claimed that Mourinho had developed a relationship with a 36-year-old police officer that was described as “more than friendship.” For football fans tracking updates on Cricket Exchange, the news quickly became a hot topic alongside United’s results on the pitch.

The officer in question is Ruth Mills, and the two were said to have first met at the luxury Forest Pines Hotel. Mills was there relaxing with colleagues at the spa, while Mourinho was staying at the hotel with his Manchester United squad. Upon realizing she had encountered the Portuguese manager, Mills approached him to greet him, and from there they spent what sources called “a wonderful evening.” When Mills left the hotel, she carried with her United jerseys and training gear. Two weeks later, Mourinho allegedly invited Mills and her family to attend a match at Old Trafford. They reportedly arrived in a luxury vehicle supplied by a rental company that happened to be one of United’s partners. At the stadium, through Mourinho’s connections, the family even took photos with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Paul Pogba.

According to one source, “Mourinho seemed very engaged while speaking with Mills, who is quite attractive. He listened intently and later even visited her home. It was a gesture she described as unforgettable, and their bond seemed to go beyond ordinary friendship.” These whispers gained traction because Mourinho’s wife resides in London, four hours away from Manchester, leaving him often working alone in the city. Such circumstances only added fuel to speculation. Supporters reading these claims through Cricket Exchange noted how quickly off-field rumors can overshadow achievements on the pitch.

Mills, however, offered her own version of events. She explained, “I could tell you the whole story, but it would disappoint anyone looking for scandal, because there was no sexual relationship involved. Mourinho gave me a signed photo, and somehow it ended up in the wrong hands, sparking rumors. I attended the match at Old Trafford simply because my children are Manchester United fans. We are just regular supporters—that’s the entire story.”

Whether one takes the reports at face value or believes Mills’s clarification, the episode highlights the intense scrutiny public figures face. In football, moments of glory can quickly be overshadowed by stories off the field. For followers on Cricket Exchange, this tale reflects the reality that the lives of high-profile managers like Mourinho are judged not only by trophies but also by headlines, both fair and unfair.