José Mourinho Expresses Regret Over Past Comments Toward Manuel Pellegrini
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Chile
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- La Nacion
- La Tercera
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Real Madrid manager José Mourinho issued a public apology to Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini during a press conference ahead of their La Liga match on Friday, September 4. Mourinho referred to comments he made in 2011, when he stated that if he were fired, he would not coach Málaga, which was then managed by Pellegrini, but would instead join a big team. Mourinho described his past words as stupid and stated that he felt like an idiot for making them. He praised Pellegrini as a great coach and an example of a person, noting that he intends to embrace his colleague before the match.
Pellegrini responded to the apology with composure, stating that the press had previously sought a confrontation that never truly existed. He noted that Mourinho now appears more mature and possesses greater reasoning in his speech. Pellegrini also defended his decision to join Málaga as one of the best of his professional life.
In addition to the reconciliation, Mourinho spoke about the retirement of Lionel Messi from the Argentine national team. He described Messi as a player of indescribable quality and one of those players that fans will always miss. Mourinho also mentioned the situation of Julián Alvarez at Atlético de Madrid and a disciplinary file regarding defender Raúl Asencio. Reflecting on his own personal growth, Mourinho stated that the current version of himself should advise the version from 2013, rather than the other way around.
How each side framed it
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- The coverage framed the event as a sign of Mourinho's personal maturity and a positive reconciliation between two respected professionals.
Sources
- Centre-right La Nacion: Mourinho spoke about Messi's retirement from the national team and the situation of Julián Alvarez at Atlético de Madrid
- Centre-right La Tercera: "You feel like an idiot; he is an example": José Mourinho recalls his controversial remarks against Manuel Pellegrini
- Centre-right La Tercera: Manuel Pellegrini responds to Mourinho's regret: "He is seen with greater reasoning"
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