Mourinho Calls Sabbaticals ‘Weakness’ in Apparent Guardiola Dig
José Mourinho has criticised football managers who take sabbaticals, calling the idea a sign of weakness in remarks featured in his newly released documentary. Mourinho said he has no interest in stepping away from the game, insisting that he still wants to win more trophies and manage in new places. “I never need to rest. I’ll rest when I die,” he said. The comments have been widely interpreted as a possible dig at Pep Guardiola, who has previously taken time away from management. Their rivalry peaked during Mourinho’s first spell at Real Madrid and Guardiola’s time at Barcelona, before continuing in Manchester with United and City. Both coaches remain among football’s most successful modern managers, but their contrasting views on rest and longevity could reignite debate among fans.
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