Mourinho's 'double standards'

By raising the issue of Vinicius Jr.'s celebration, Jose Mourinho inadvertently reminded people of his own controversial celebrations from the past.

Mourinho reminded Vinicius about his celebration. Photo: Reuters .

"Why didn't Vinicius celebrate like Di Stefano, Pele, or Eusebio?", Mourinho asked after the Real Madrid striker's goal against Benfica in the first leg of the play-off on the morning of February 18th.

He argued that many post-goal reactions went beyond what was necessary and led to unnecessary tension. This statement immediately sparked debate, as Mourinho is no stranger to provocative celebrations.

The 2009/10 Champions League semi-final is a prime example. When Inter Milan eliminated Barcelona at Camp Nou, Mourinho ran across the pitch, gesturing towards the home team's stands.

It was a moment of intense emotion, but also highly provocative. Goalkeeper Victor Valdes reacted violently, attempting to choke Mourinho, and intervention was necessary to prevent the confrontation from escalating.

In 2018, during a Juventus vs. Manchester United Champions League match, Mourinho put his hand to his ear as he left the pitch after a 2-1 victory. He explained that it was simply a reaction to disrespectful remarks from the stands. However, this action still divided public opinion, particularly among the Juventus players.

Previously, in the Arsenal vs. Chelsea match of the 2005/06 season, Mourinho made a gesture of raising his hand to his neck towards the Arsenal fans. This gesture caused great controversy in England and became one of the most debated images at the time.

These events show that Mourinho is no stranger to turning emotions into messages. He is a master of using gestures to assert victory and create psychological pressure on opponents. Therefore, when he talks about restraint, many question its consistency.

In football, the line between emotion and provocation is always thin. Mourinho has the right to express his views on on-field conduct. But his past is also an inseparable part of that debate.

Chaos ensued after Vinicius was subjected to racist abuse. Coach Jose Mourinho had to personally intervene to calm Vinicius down after the incident during the Champions League play-off match on the morning of February 18th.

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