Jose Mourinho denies he wants Man City relegated but wants 'big sharks' treated like smaller clubs
Mourinho Rejects Guardiola’s Claims: "I Want Justice, Not Relegation"
Jose Mourinho has responded to Pep Guardiola’s claims that he wants Manchester City to be relegated as a result of the charges they face, saying that he simply wants to see "big sharks" treated like smaller clubs when it comes to financial rules.
The Background
Manchester City are currently facing charges from the Premier League regarding alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. The club has denied all the charges, and Pep Guardiola has been vocal in his defense of the team.
Mourinho’s Response
In a recent interview, Mourinho rejected Guardiola’s claims, saying that he has no personal vendetta against Manchester City. "I like him a lot and he knows that I like him, and I know that there are no problems between us," Mourinho said. "One thing are words and another thing is his deep feelings. Is not true that I want Man City to be relegated."
The Issue of Financial Fair Play
Mourinho went on to explain that his issue is not with Manchester City specifically, but with the perceived double standard when it comes to FFP regulations. "I just want justice," he said. "Many times small clubs are punished by €5 million, €10 million, €15 million, for going over the budgets and the rules for final FA play. I suffered in Roma for three years with great limitations about it. I don’t think it’s fair that the big clubs, when I say ‘chks’, I say Financial chks, they always find a way to escape the rules."
A Football Man’s Perspective
Mourinho concluded by reiterating his love for the game of football, and his desire to see fairness and equality in the application of FFP regulations. "I’m just a football man, a man that loves football," he said. "I want to see the rules applied equally to all clubs, regardless of their size or financial resources."
It remains to be seen how Manchester City will respond to Mourinho’s comments, but one thing is clear: the debate over FFP regulations is far from over.
