Although he has been in
Italy for just a few months, it seems as if Inter coach Jose
Mourinho has been a part of the Italian football scene for years.
In fact, the polemics and controversy caused by some of the
coach's words are more than many of his colleagues can
boast in an entire career.
Today Mourinho gave another
interview in which he drew up a balance of his Italian adventure so
far, claiming he is baffled by the lack of respect shown for his
past achievements, and also talked about the possible impact of the
economic crisis on the football world.
"Being arrogant or likeable
doesn't matter to me," he said. "I don't know your culture that
well yet. For example, in England, someone who has won something
very important, who has entered history, is considered a winner for
life. Here, it seems you have to do something extraordinary to earn
respect. Who knows, maybe there is some tournament on the moon that
I still have to win to have more consideration."
On economic problems engulfing
the world right now, which considering his paycheck he probably
won't suffer much from, Mourinho said: "I am not an expert, but I
understand enough to know that this is a serious matter. I don't
know if there are reasons to be afraid. But I would accept getting
less money, if it were for the good of everyone else."
Jose Mourinho's Inter are top
of the Serie A table along with Lazio and Udinese, with 13 points
from 6 games.
