“He’s great.” And it’s controversy – Corriere.it

Interval of Lecce-Roma (later finished 1-1), the referee Gianluca Aureliano speak in the tunnel that leads from the changing rooms to the field. He just passed Jose Mourinho, booked in the first half for protesting, who whispered something in his ear, giggling, then greeted him with a warm five with his hand. There, next to him, is Antonino Gallo, a Lecce player. Aureliano turns to him and praises Mou: «How many games does he have? What has he won in the world? Where did he play football? Tell me … he didn’t play. So, when one becomes so big…”. And he brings the forefinger of his right hand to his temple, as if to say «he has a superior head». A gesture that has fueled several controversies on social media.

The video, shown by DaznIt quickly went viral. Some fans protest, speak of a possible privileged treatment granted to Roma by the referee who esteems Mou. Yet the Lecce players, present there, showed no annoyance. Mourinho, won 26 titles as a manager, played football as a defender only at the lowest level. He started in the youth teams of Uniao Leiria and Belenenses, then Rio Ave and Sesimbra, finally Comercio and Industria of Setubal. Before realizing that sitting on the bench was the best choice.