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Mourinho calls sabbatical a sign of weakness in Guardiola dig
A coach named Jose Mourinho said something about another coach named Pep Guardiola in a movie.
The movie is a documentary about Mourinho that you can watch on Netflix.
In the movie, Mourinho said he hates the word "sabbatical".
A sabbatical is a break that people take from their jobs.
Mourinho said taking such a break is a sign of weakness.
Many people think Mourinho was talking about Guardiola.
Guardiola is currently taking a break from coaching.
He decided to rest after coaching Manchester City for ten years.
Guardiola has taken a long break before, after leaving Barcelona.
Mourinho said he does not need a break because he wants to win more titles.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he hates the word 'sabbatical,' calling it 'a sign of weakness' in a recently released Netflix documentary.
The comments are widely seen as a dig at eternal rival Pep Guardiola, who is currently on a sabbatical.
Guardiola is on a break after ending a 10-year association with Manchester City.
Guardiola had also taken an extended break after leaving Barcelona in 2012, joining Bayern Munich after one year.
Mourinho said he wants to win more titles and does not want a break.
- Who
- Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola, the apparent target of the criticism.
- What
- Mourinho called a sabbatical 'a sign of weakness,' comments seen as a dig at Guardiola, who is currently on a break from coaching.
- Where
- The comments were made in the Netflix documentary 'Mourinho'; no physical location was specified.
- When
- The comments were made in a recently released Netflix documentary; no specific date was given.
- Why
- Mourinho said he wants to win more titles and does not plan to take a break.
Sabbaticals are a sign of weakness
Sabbaticals are an acceptable break
Career breaks in coaching
Sabbaticals are a sign of weakness
Mourinho says he hates the word 'sabbatical' and considers it a sign of weakness; he wants to keep winning titles without taking a break.
Sabbaticals are an acceptable break
Guardiola is currently on a sabbatical after 10 years at Manchester City and previously took an extended break after leaving Barcelona before joining Bayern Munich, suggesting he sees breaks as acceptable.
Key facts
- Team
- Real Madrid
- Documentary
- 'Mourinho' on Netflix
- Memorable quote
- A sabbatical is a sign of weakness
- Guardiola's status
- On sabbatical
- Guardiola's former club
- Manchester City
- Manchester City association
- 10 years
- Guardiola's earlier break
- After leaving Barcelona in 2012
Quotes
Jose Mourinho
Coach of Real Madrid
“Some people need a sabbatical. For me, a sabbatical is a sign of weakness, something I hate. I hate that word. So don’t talk to me about it any further. I want to win more titles.”
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