For the sake of the Clasico: Mourinho refuses to hold a press conference after the Villarreal match!
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho skipped his post-match press conference following a 1-0 win against Villarreal. He chose silence to avoid potential disciplinary action or bans related to comments about officiating ahead of critical upcoming matches.
Why it matters
Highlights the ongoing tension between football managers and officiating bodies in La Liga, impacting media access and team management.
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José Mourinho skipped his post-match press conference after Real Madrid edged Villarreal 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu in the eighth round of La Liga.
According to Marca , the La Liga body confirmed the Portuguese's absence 40 minutes after the final whistle. He never showed up in the press room.
No Real Madrid player spoke either. It's a scene that has become routine this season.
The real story, though, is Mourinho himself. He chose to stay quiet, Marca learned, fearing that any comment on the officiating would land him a ban.
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