Mourinho takes dig at Barcelona with ‘congratulations’ to Italy
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38-second readJosé Mourinho took another dig at Barcelona in an interview with an Italian TV channel: ‘Congratulations, because it’s the only country where Calciopoli was truly Calciopoli.’ Mourinho will face his former club, Roma, at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, returning to the Italian capital for the first time since his sudden sacking in January 2024.
The Portuguese tactician spoke to Amazon Prime in Italy on the eve of the game, but part of the interview wasn’t about the upcoming match.
Mourinho: ‘Congratulations’ to Italy for Calciopoli MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 08: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Real Madrid looks on before the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Real Madrid C.F. and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 08, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) “I’ll just tell you one thing.
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