March 12, 2009
There seems to be no soccer love or music playing for Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho today after Sky News reports that Mourinho is being investigated for punching a fan after yesterdays Champions League match between Manchester United and Inter Milan. Now if they only felt the love like we do here at SoccerMusic this never would have happened, full Sky News story is attached.
Breaking News From SkyNews:
Inter Milan have denied an allegation that coach Jose Mourinho punched a fan in Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police are investigating a claim that a fan was attacked by the former Chelsea manager shortly after Inter crashed out of the Champions League.
A statement from Inter read: “At the end of the game, the Portuguese tactician gave interviews to the European media, signed autographs, watched the penalties of the Roma vs Arsenal game before saluting (Sir Alex) Ferguson in his office.
“After giving the last interview to Inter Channel, he entered the team bus that was parked outside the dressing rooms and hence it was a very calm post-game experience.”
Inter lost two-nil in Wednesday night’s Champions League tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Mourinho was accused of common assault after a claim that he punched a supporter close to the Inter team bus as the Italian side left the stadium.
Police contacted United to request CCTV footage of the area and have confirmed a complaint has been made.
“Shortly before midnight last night a man reported that he had been punched in the face outside Old Trafford,” a police statement read.
United would only confirm they are aware of the allegation and are making no further comment.
Mourinho had watched his team’s European campaign come to an end, with Nemanja Vidic and Cristiano Ronaldo grabbing United’s goals at the start of each half.
But the former Chelsea manager had been in a jovial mood, shaking hands with Red Devils supporters as he made his way to the visitors’ dug-out and enjoying a post-match chat with Ferguson.
But he came under sustained attack from the Italian media for his failure to get Inter through.
“If anyone wishes to criticise my team, they will have to fight me,” he said at one point.
Although he has taken Inter to the top of Serie A, his relationship with the local press is far from smooth - a fact that has only fuelled a belief that he could one day replace Ferguson at Old Trafford.
The fan who made the complaint is not from the Greater Manchester area and did not report any injuries to police or need treatment.
By MauroS