Jose Mourinho appears to have weighed in on the debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Previously, he often sided with CR7, but now suddenly ‘turned’ to M10.
Fenerbahce’s new manager answered a series of quick questions in newly released footage from TNT Sports, filmed at Wembley, where the 61-year-old, less than two weeks ago, was a commentator for the match. Champions League final.
He spoke before flying to Türkiye to be officially announced as coach of Fenerbahce Club, where he has held since leaving his role at Roma last season.
During his career, he has coached Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea, as well as some of the world’s best players, including Ronaldo.
One of the questions posed to the Special One was a player he wished he had signed during his career, and after naming Messi, Mourinho unintentionally commented on whether he felt Do you think you’re better than Ronaldo?
“Of course I would say little guy. But the little guy is not trainable. But I have to say, in our generation, he is the best.”
Mourinho worked with Ronaldo from 2010 to 2013 in Madrid, coaching his fellow Portuguese star and winning a LaLiga title. He has never worked with Messi, but still chooses the former Barcelona player as the best player of recent times.
Elsewhere in the question, Mourinho singled out the San Siro as the best stadium in t he world, described himself as “funny, honest and youthful” and said he cooks “a great scrambled eggs.” great”.
When asked who the best player he has worked with is, Mourinho replied: “You know, it’s difficult to talk about Terry, Lampard, Drogba, Ronaldo, Xabi Alonso, Man United, all the Inter guys, me really don’t know”.
Meanwhile, at the end of the question, Mourinho revealed which team he feels has the best fans in the world. “Old Trafford is Old Trafford, Bernabeu is Bernabeu, San Siro is San Siro, Stamford Bridge is Stamford Bridge. But I can say that for a team that is not used to winning, Roma fans are very loyal to the team.”
Mourinho was fired as Roma coach in January after three years in charge and considers the 2023 Conference League championship his favorite trophy of his career.
Elsewhere, he says Jesse Owens is the greatest sportsman of all time and reveals his favorite sports besides football are tennis and Formula 1 racing.
In a separate clip, Mourinho gave his opinion on the team he feels will win Euro 2024 next month, while also mentioning England’s chances.
While backing his homeland Portugal to defeat the Three Lions in the final, he chose Harry Kane as the Golden Boot winner and Jude Bellingham as the player of the tournament.
He also backed Vinicius Jnr to win the Golden Ball in October after Real Madrid’s successful year in Spain.
