Mourinho jokes about sanctions against Manchester City

José Mourinho has joked about potential sanctions against Manchester City, humorously suggesting he would be 80 years old before the investigations conclude, according to several media outlets.

José Mourinho, entraîneur de football

Photo: Ronnie Macdonald from Chelmsford, United Kingdom — CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (new window)

José Mourinho has joked about the sanctions that could target Manchester City as part of the Premier League's investigations. The Portuguese coach reacted with humour to the length of the procedure, according to several media outlets.

Ironic remarks

Asked about the Manchester City case, José Mourinho said he preferred to laugh about it, reports RMC Sport. The coach expressed his scepticism about the timeframe for concluding the investigations, indicates Placar. He reportedly joked that he would be 80 years old by the time the matter is settled.

According to Soccernews, the Portuguese expects the situation to drag on further before any potential sanction is decided. He wonders, with humour, whether he will still be around when the verdict comes down, adds Voetbalprimeur.

A dragging procedure

The investigations into Manchester City in the Premier League are dragging on, which inspired José Mourinho's reaction. The coach's comments, reported by several European media outlets, reflect a certain weariness with the slow pace of the procedure.

No conclusion date has been mentioned in the sources consulted. The case remains ongoing, and the English club has not publicly responded to the Portuguese coach's statements.

Sources

  1. RMC Sport"Je préfère en rire": José Mourinho ironise sur les sanctions visant Manchester City (new window)rmcsport.bfmtv.com
  2. PlacarMourinho ironiza processo do Manchester City: ‘Terei 80 anos’ (new window)placar.com
  3. SoccernewsMourinho kan ‘wel lachen’ om schandaal Manchester City (new window)soccernews.nl
  4. VoetbalprimeurMourinho 'lacht' om Manchester City: 'Tegen die tijd ben ik tachtig' (new window)voetbalprimeur.nl