Mourinho’s Real Madrid return kicks off with a 1-0 win, while a Solana meme token loses 98%
The Special One is back at the Bernabéu, but the only crypto connection to his return is a cautionary tale about unauthorized meme tokens
José Mourinho is back at Real Madrid. The win marks the beginning of Mourinho’s second stint at the club, a reunion that has dominated football headlines since the appointment was announced in mid-2026.
The return of the Special One
Mourinho’s first tenure at Real Madrid, spanning 2010 to 2013, delivered La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup titles.
This time around, the club is easing him back in with a pre-season schedule that includes a closed-door friendly against Leganés on July 28 at the Valdebebas training ground, followed by a public match against Fiorentina in Klagenfurt, Austria on August 1.
The appointment represents Real Madrid’s first major managerial change following the 2026 World Cup.
Where are the fan tokens?
No fan tokens were launched in connection with the appointment. No blockchain partnerships were announced. No Web3 activations were teased.
The $JUDE token disaster
$JUDE is an unauthorized Solana-based meme token loosely inspired by Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. It has no official connection to Bellingham, no affiliation with Real Madrid, and no utility beyond speculation.
When news of Mourinho’s return broke, $JUDE didn’t rally on the excitement. It collapsed. The token dropped approximately 98% in value amid the announcement.
In English: if you put $1,000 into $JUDE, you’d be looking at roughly $20 left.