Jose Mourinho last night taunted Big Phil
Scolari by claiming that the only reason the new Chelsea boss talks
about him is to get free publicity.
Inter Milan manager
Mourinho left Stamford Bridge last September, with Scolari
succeeding Avram Grant during Euro 2008. Scolari – who last night
saw Chelsea offer Real Madrid £20m for Robinho – suggested this
week that Mourinho was arrogant, with the Brazilian coach claiming:
“Maybe I am more modest.”
However, Mourinho hit
back, insisting the World Cup-winning boss only wants to raise his
profile. “They attack me because the following day it’s the front
page in the newspapers,” said Mourinho.
“It’s free publicity and
they know it. Is he feeling the pressure? “You’ll have to ask him.
I don’t feel pressure to be here and do my job.
“I am still in love with
England. I still feel a big relation with Chelsea, but I don’t want
to lose my time with English football – I am in Italy and my life
is in Italy.”