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Masip Fires Back at Mourinho Over 'Strange Things' Claims
22 Oct
Summary
- Masip refutes Mourinho's claims of Barcelona needing help.
- He criticizes Mourinho for attacking rivals instead of improving.
- Masip points to perceived refereeing inconsistencies favoring Madrid.
Enric Masip, an advisor to Barcelona's president Joan Laporta, has publicly criticized Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho. Masip vehemently denied Mourinho's recent suggestions of impropriety during Barcelona's successful Guardiola era, calling the claims 'ridiculous' and 'laughable.' He asserted that Barcelona's victories were solely a result of their superior play and skill.
Masip accused Mourinho of attempting to distract from his team's shortcomings by attacking rivals. He suggested that Mourinho noticed Barcelona's dominance and superior football, which led to their defeats. Masip also raised concerns about officiating, referencing incidents like a controversial handball not resulting in a red card for Arda Guler and questionable camera angles during decisive moments.
He contrasted Barcelona's approach to perceived refereeing errors with Real Madrid's reactions. Masip pointed out that Barcelona did not 'make a fuss' over controversial calls, implying a pattern of biased decisions that consistently favored Real Madrid. Mourinho's recent complaints about having less rest time before a match also drew criticism from Masip.
