Jose Mourinho has disclosed the one player he wishes he had the chance to coach during his distinguished career.
Having led top clubs such as Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, few managers can boast a resume as impressive as Mourinho’s.
The Special One has nearly achieved it all in club football, guiding legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Frank Lampard, and Samuel Eto’o to success.
Yet, despite his numerous accomplishments over 24 years of managing, Mourinho has one regret….
Continue ReadingThroughout his career, Mourinho has faced Lionel Messi on numerous occasions, and while he did coach Messi’s rival, Ronaldo, during his time at Real Madrid, he never had the opportunity to have the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner on his own team.
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When asked by influencer Ohm to name some superstars that he wished he’d worked with, the Portuguese coach said: “For example, I never got to train Lionel Messi, but then nobody can train Messi.
“It is absurd to think you could coach him, because he was born with everything and already knows everything. He might teach you some things. All you could say is that you had the honour of having him in your squad.
“To stay in the Roma theme, I would’ve liked to have [Daniele] De Rossi at Inter and Real Madrid, but it was not possible. I also wanted [Francesco] Totti at Inter, despite his age at the time, but it was not possible either. These are players I always wanted in my career.”
Mourinho is currently the manager of Fenerbahce following his departure from Serie A side Roma.
In another related update, Messi revealed when he will retire from playing competitive football.
The ex-La Liga player said he would retire when he senses he can no longer deliver his peak performance or derive joy from playing football, saying that he will take the decision regardless of his age.
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