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Jose Mourinho attended the funeral of his father Felix in Setubal, Portugal on Tuesday morning
The Manchester United manager was joined by wife Matilde, daughter Matilde and son Jose Jnr
Silvino Louro, United's assistant coach and Mourinho's long-term friend, was also in attendance
Former Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka also paid his respects by attending the funeral service
Mourinho Felix passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday after battling ill health for several months
He was a goalkeeper who made 274 appearances in the Portuguese league between 1955 and 1974
READ: Mourinho posts touching Instagram tribute after his father passes away at the age of 79

Published: 10:23 EDT, 27 June 2017 | Updated: 04:36 EDT, 28 June 2017

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Jose Mourinho said an emotional goodbye to his father Felix on Tuesday morning as he attended his funeral in Setubal, Portugal.

The Manchester United manager confirmed that his father had passed away on Sunday evening at the age of 79 after suffering with ill health for several months.

Mourinho, who helped carry the coffin into the church, was joined by wife Matilde, daughter Matilde, son Jose Jnr and United assistant coach Silvino Louro for the service.

Jose Mourinho helps cover his father's coffin in a white flag as he attends the funeral in Setubal, Portugal

The Manchester United manager appeared to be emotional as he helped remove his father's coffin from the hearse

Mourinho and other guests carry Felix's coffin into the church ahead of Tuesday morning's service

Mourinho's father passed away on Sunday at the age of 79 after battling ill health for several months

Mourinho's wife Matilde (right, wearing black and white blouse) watched the United boss carry his father's coffin

Mourinho's daughter Matilde (centre, behind coffin) and son Jose Jnr (centre, wearing white shirt) were also in attendance

WHO IS FELIX MOURINHO?

Goalkeeper Jose Manuel Mourinho Felix played first for Vitoria Setubal and then for Belenenses, making 274 appearances in the Portuguese league between 1955 and 1974.

He achieved one international cap for Portugal, appearing as a late substitute in a match against the Republic of Ireland in the 1972 Brazil Independence Cup.

After hanging up his gloves, Mourinho Felix became a coach with a number of Portuguese clubs including Uniao Leiria, Amora, Rio Ave, Belenenses and Vitoria.

He won the Portuguese second division title on four occasions, having twice lifted the Portuguese Cup during his playing days.

United goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez Blanco and Mourinho's assistant at Real Madrid, Aitor Karanka, were also on hand to support their friend.

A large crowd gathered outside the venue as Mourinho helped remove the coffin from the hearse before draping a large flag over it.

As a footballer, Mourinho Felix played first for Vitoria Setubal and then for Belenenses, making 274 appearances in the Portuguese league between 1955 and 1974.

He achieved one international cap for Portugal, appearing as a late substitute in a match against the Republic of Ireland in the 1972 Brazil Independence Cup.

After hanging up his gloves, Mourinho Felix became a coach with a number of Portuguese clubs including Uniao Leiria, Amora, Rio Ave, Belenenses and Vitoria.

Belenenses confirmed the news of his death in a statement which read: 'Os Belenenses CF have been made aware of the passing of Jose Manuel Mourinho Felix, club goalkeeper from 1968 until 1974, team coach in the 1970-71 and 1982-83 campaigns, and a much loved figure at the club.

'During this difficult time, the Belenense family and Os Belenenses CF sends its warmest condolences to his family, especially his wife and son, Jose Mourinho.'

Mourinho's daughter Matilde looks upset as she holds her mother's hand alongside brother Jose Jnr

Manchester United first-team coach Silvino Louro (centre) was also on hand to support Mourinho at the funeral

United goalkeeping coach Emilio Alvarez Blanco (centre, back) and Aitor Karanka (right, back) also attended the funeral

A large crowd gathered outside the church in Setubal to pay tribute to former goalkeeper Mourinho Felix

Mourinho Felix's coffin is draped in a white flag before being taken to the church on Tuesday

Mourinho, who visited his ailing father regularly over the past few months, took to Instagram on Monday to share a touching black-and-white image of himself as a young boy with his father following his passing.

The country's football federation sent 'the most heartfelt condolences to Mourinho and the rest of the bereaved family.' United also extended their condolences on their official website.

The former Chelsea boss was pictured in Setubal on Monday evening after returning to his native Portugal ahead of Tuesday's burial.

Mourinho was seen being comforted by a friend as family and those close to Felix gathered ahead of Tuesday's church service.

Mourinho was comforted by a friend after arriving back in Portugal ahead of his father's funeral

Mourinho and his family attended a church service on Monday ahead of Felix's funeral and burial on Tuesday

Mourinho pictured with father Felix, who made over 250 Portuguese league appearances during his career

Mourinho posted this black-and-white image of himself as a young boy with his father on Instagram

The 54-year-old is due to return to Carrington for pre-season training on July 8 as United begin their preparations for the new Premier League season.

Mourinho and his players will travel to America for five high-profile friendlies against LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

They also take on Norwegian outfit Valerenga in Oslo and Sampdoria in Dublin before facing Champions League winners Real Madrid for a second time in the UEFA Super Cup in Skopje, Macedonia on August 8.