I could be 80 before Man City verdict arrives – Mourinho

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has jokingly stated that he could be 80 years old when Manchester City’s financial case is finally resolved. After an independent commission found City guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, Mourinho expressed his preference for taking a light-hearted approach to the lengthy legal process.

Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, the 60-year-old manager joked, "I’d rather have a bit of a laugh about it. Being in my 60s, I’ll have to be lucky enough still to be here when the final verdict arrives. Now a ruling will come, then an appeal… I’ll be 80!" City has already appealed the findings, which covered the period between 2009 and 2018.

In the interview, Mourinho also shared a lighthearted moment with former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is now Brazil’s manager. He joked about his frustration with seeing photos of Ancelotti everywhere at Real Madrid, saying, "I told Carlo Ancelotti that I’m sick of him! Every day walking through the hallway at Real Madrid, there is photos of Carlo here, photos of Carlo there.

I am fed up, come on!" Mourinho also addressed his ongoing issues with referees, stating, "To be fair, I don’t believe I am the problem. I think the problem is bad luck… and arriving at certain times to certain clubs."