Inappropriate
The Manchester United Foundation have withdrawn a portrait of manager Jose Mourinho which was to be auctioned off at the club’s annual UNICEF Gala at the end of October.The self-proclaimed Special One refused to sign the portrait which depicts him as a superhero with an M on his chest.
The club had commissioned artist Fanny Gogh – no relation to Vincent van – to paint a portrait for the auction.
According to the Sun, club insiders felt that the comparison to Superman was ‘inappropriate’ given Mourinho’s very short time at the club.
I’m no Superman
“I’m a big fan of Jose, I think he’s a very successful and powerful man, that’s where I got the inspiration to paint him as a superhero,” Gogh said.“I was really upset when I heard Jose refused to sign the painting. In my eyes, he still has the power to become a superhero although I respect his decision.”
“I just hope when he does feel he’s reached superhero status; he’ll get back in touch.
“It’s very disappointing to know it won’t be auctioned at the gala dinner because a worthwhile cause will benefit from its sale.”
Manchester United lie 6th in the Premier League and play rivals Liverpool on Monday night.