“How do you say cheating in Catalan?”
“Can Messi be suspended for acting? Barcelona is a cultural city with many great theatres and this boy has learned very well. He’s learned play-acting.”
Mourinho was at the helm of some of the fieriest El Clasico fixtures during his spell in charge of Real Madrid. In one of the clashes, he was left fuming by Lionel Messi’s reaction to a challenge from Asier del Horno – which the left-back was shown a red card for – claiming the Argentine had learned theatre well at Barca.
“Guardiola is a fantastic coach but I have won two Champions Leagues. He has won [only] one Champions League and that is one that would embarrass me.”
Four years ago, Mourinho felt the pressure of facing Barcelona four times in 18 days, and he couldn’t help but have a dig at the success – or rather lack thereof – of the then Camp Nou boss.
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