{
  "id": 5295725,
  "title": "‘I am not happy’: Jose Mourinho sends strong message to Real Madrid star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/i-am-not-happy-jose-mourinho-sends-strong-message-to-real-madrid-star",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T09:39:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/i-am-not-happy-jose-mourinho-sends-strong-message-to-real-madrid-star-1.500661886"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jose Mourinho has started his second tenure with Real Madrid on a high note, as the club has secured victories in all three La Liga matches during the recent month. However, amidst the team's success, one of their players, Raul Asencio, is grappling with off-field issues. The 23-year-old center-back, who has been with the club since 2017, is currently facing legal troubles after being accused of non-consensual dissemination of obscene videos involving two women. Asencio is scheduled to appear in court to address the incident from 2023.\n\nMoreover, a recent report has emerged alleging that Asencio was also convicted of drunk driving in August of the previous year, leading to an eight-month suspension of his driver's license. The incident occurred in Southern Gran Canaria, where he was fined €14,400. As the controversy surrounding the defender grows, it is clear that Mourinho will need to address the player's off-the-field behavior before Real Madrid's upcoming match against Real Betis.\n\nDuring a press conference, Mourinho acknowledged the player's contributions on the pitch, calling Asencio a \"great professional\" during the team's training sessions. However, the Portuguese coach held the player accountable for his misconduct outside of football. \"What you do outside harms the club's image,\" Mourinho stated firmly. \"What I'm saying is that I am not happy.\"\n\nThe coach also revealed that Asencio will be sidelined for several more weeks due to an injury. Furthermore, Real Madrid has initiated a disciplinary procedure against the player. Mourinho concluded by stating that the club would find a resolution that would help mitigate the situation. Despite the challenges posed by Asencio's legal and personal issues, Real Madrid has been thriving without him on the pitch, thanks to recent signings like Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahim Konate, Marc Cucurella, and others.",
  "summary": "Jose Mourinho’s second chapter with Real Madrid is off to a strong start. The club has won all three of its La Liga games in the past month. However, while Los Blancos continue their winning spree, one of the players is facing challenges outside the sport. Raul Asencio, who has been with the club since 2017 as a youth player, is facing legal trouble. The Madrid center-back and his three friends…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jose Mourinho starts second tenure with Real Madrid on high note.",
    "Raul Asencio faces legal troubles for non-consensual video dissemination.",
    "Mourinho acknowledges Asencio's on-field contributions but is unhappy with off-field behavior."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}