Messi is staying. But at times it seemed that he would go to City. An exit that seemed inevitable, as much as the experts considered it impossible because of the 'Financial Fair Play'. And Mou has made the most of it to start the hostilities this season with Guardiola's club, his nemesis.
We missed him, that Mourinho bite, who doesn't mince his words and demagogic as he was. Asked about the unsuccessful departure of Messi to City, the manager gave his particular point of view on the situation.
"At Tottenham, we respect 'Financial Fair Play'. He can only go to a team that doesn't respect it, so it's certainly not Tottenham", he said in a promotional act linked to a video game of which he is the image
He didn't mention City, but everyone knew who he was referring to. However, when he was expressly asked about the amnesty, Mou took out all the artillery again.
"It was a shameful decision because if City are not guilty, then it is not punished with 10 million euros. If they are not guilty, they shouldn't have a fine. But if they are, then the decision is also shameful and they should be expelled from the competition", Mourinho said.