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Soccer News of Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

'I could write a 200-page book on my 2 years at Inter on Mario' — Mourinho on funny Balotelli story

Jose Mourinho and Mario Balotelli play videoJose Mourinho and Mario Balotelli

Jose Mourinho told one of the funniest and most interesting football stories about Mario Balotelli during his time at Real Madrid.

The current Roma manager coached Balotelli during his stay at Inter Milan after leaving Chelsea in 2007.

Speaking in an interaction with CNN's Pedro Pinto, the Portuguese tactician described Mario Balotelli as a good friend who he can write a 200-page book during his two-year stay at Inter Milan.

The former Real Madrid boss added that the book will not be a drama but rather a comedy.

Looking back to one of their UEFA Champions League matches in Kazan, Russia, Mourinho recounted how he had to rely solely on Balotelli with Samuel Eto'o and Diego Milito unavailable.

Jose explained that he spent almost 14 minutes out of the stipulated 15 minutes of the halftime break to advise the former Italian international to avoid a booking, but it all fell on deaf ears as Balotelli was sent off just after the break in the 46th minute.

The former Chelsea and Porto boss won a historic treble with Mario Balotelli in his second season in charge at Inter in the 2009-2010 season.

Jose joined Real Madrid a season after winning the treble where he spent three seasons with the Los Blancos.

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