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José Mourinho, often seen as a controversial figure, is however a different man in private, as Diego Milito, former Argentine striker, recently revealed. During an interview with Tyc SportsMilito shared his memories of Mourinho’s time at Inter Milan in 2009-2010, a season in which the Italian club achieved a historic treble.
Mourinho, a public face and a different reality
Often criticized for his provocative statements and his confrontational style, Mourinho adopts a completely different attitude in the locker room. According to Diego Milito: “From the outside, he appears as the ‘bad guy’ who protects the team and reduces pressure. But inside, he’s a very nice person.” Milito also told a notable anecdote: when the striker joined Inter, Mourinho personally negotiated with Paolo Orlandoni to give him his number 22, showing his attention to detail and respect for his players.
A leader in turmoil
Despite his success on the pitch, Mourinho remains at the heart of controversies. Recently, his criticism after Fenerbahçe’s victory against Trabzonspor (3-2) earned him a one-match suspension and a fine of more than £20,000 by the Turkish Federation. But for players like Diego Milito, his public actions don’t reflect the caring and protective man he is in the locker room.
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