{
  "id": 9537218,
  "title": "LaLiga: Rodri reveals conversation with Mourinho before he snubbed Real Madrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/laliga-rodri-reveals-conversation-with-mourinho-before-he-snubbed",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T09:38:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/24/laliga-rodri-reveals-conversation-with-mourinho-before-he-snubbed-real-madrid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Barcelona midfielder, Rodri, has confirmed he spoke a length with Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho, before he decided to join their LaLiga rivals. In an interview with COPE, Rodri revealed that Mourinho was very keen on adding him to his Madrid squad. Mourinho also shared his football idea with the Spain midfielder and the tactical […] LaLiga: Rodri reveals conversation with Mourinho before he…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "LaLiga: Real Madrid made my decision to join Barcelona difficult – Rodri",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/laliga-real-madrid-made-my-decision-to-join-barcelona-difficult-rodri",
        "published": "2026-09-23T20:27:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}