Jose Mourinho lashes out at 'hypocrites' over La Liga schedule
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Jose Mourinho has lashed out at what he called the "hypocrites" who did not agree with his complaints that the La Liga calendar was unfair on his Real Madrid team and favoured Barcelona over other clubs.
In a colourful performance at a news conference today, the flamboyant Portuguese called one Spanish journalist a hypocrite to his face, though he later apologised and said he had only done it to make a point.
After Real's 0-0 draw at Deportivo Coruna on Saturday, which left them seven points behind leaders Barca, Mourinho said his players had not had enough time to rest after the previous Tuesday's Champions League match at Olympique Lyon.
He repeated the complaint on Wednesday and noted Barca do not play at Sevilla until the Sunday after Tuesday's Champions League match at home to Arsenal, whereas Valencia must play on Wednesday at Schalke 04 and on Saturday at Real Zaragoza.
"It's you who have to comment on this and you can report this in a serious and balanced way or you can report it in a hypocritical way," Mourinho said, addressing some 40 journalists at the Real training ground outside Madrid.
"If you want to be hypocritical it's your problem", the former Inter Milan and Chelsea manager added. "I am not afraid of saying the truth."
Real host struggling Malaga on Thursday (2100 GMT) and could find themselves 10 points behind Barca by then if the champions win at Valencia later on Wednesday (2100).
Mourinho will be without Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, who is still recovering from a muscle strain, and Portugal central defender Pepe, who has flu.
Malaga are coached by the man Mourinho replaced at Real, Manuel Pellegrini who is returning to the Bernabeu for the first time since he was sacked.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments