Jose Mourinho Interrupts Another Manager's Presser on Christmas Day

Jose Mourinho Interrupts Another Manager's Presser on Christmas Day

Fred Kennedy
updated at December 26, 2023 at 1:34 PM
  • was having his post-match press briefing after the Egyptian League Cup final
  • Formosinho's Modern Future won the tie after they beat Pyramids 14-13 in post-match penalties
  • The 67-year-old boss was Mourinho's assistant at both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur

AS Roma boss Jose Mourinho has caused a stir after he interrupted another manager's press conference on Christmas Day.

Ricardo Formosinho, who is in charge of Egyptian side, Modern Future, was having his presser after his side beat Pyramids 14-13 in a dramatic penalty shootout.

Jose Mourinho arrives prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photo by Michael Regan.
Jose Mourinho arrives prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Photo by Michael Regan.
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According to Daily Star, the Egyptian League Cup final had to be decided via a shootout after the tie ended in a goalless draw during regulation time.

Formosinho was the man of the moment at the time, having inspired his charges to victory.

And as is the tradition, the tactician had to address the press to share his thoughts about the game.

Mourinho phones Formosinho

Sportbible reports that the Modern Future manager's address was interrupted by a phone call from Mourinho, who rung him to potentially congratulate him.

“Sorry, but this guys, I have to, [it's] Jose Mourinho. I have to, I'm sorry," he said.
“We made it. Yes, we made it. I can't hear anything from here, I'll leave the room in a bit. I'll call you then," he continued after the call.

Formosinho was Mourinho's assistant during the Portuguese's spell at Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

However, he resolved to curve his a path in football management in August 2020, subsequently taking charge of Modern Future.

On his part, Mourinho was appointed Roma boss and recruited another assistant in the process.

Mourinho in a heated row with Kvaratskhelia

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Mourinho also had a meme-worthy moment when he was involved in a spat with Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

The Portuguese was spotted tearing into Kvaratskhelia in the first half, with the Georgian firing back. The two pointed fingers at each other before the veteran manager grabbed the reigning league Most Valuable Player of the Year by the head and seemingly made peace.

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