The Special One refuses to suffer interrogative journalism
Yesterday, Inter Milan continued to top Serie A with a 1-0 home victory over Udinese. Before securing three points, however, disgruntled Inter Milan fans booed and whistled at their side, who weren’t quite playing to their usual standard. Clearly unimpressed with the fans’ behaviour, Jose Mourinho held a finger to his lips when Julio Cruz scored, as if to tell the home fans to shut their traps.
When questioned about the incident by some especially vocal Italian TV presenters, The Special One decided to bid farewell to his antagonists, but not before giving them a piece of his mind.
If anyone has a good grasp of angrily-spoken Italian, feel free to leave a translation below.
Tricky winger could compete in popular karaoke competition
In their continuing quest to ask pertinent and appropriate questions to prominent celebrities and sportsmen, gentleman’s weekly periodical Zoo rounded off an interview with Cristiano Ronaldo by asking him which Manchester Utd star would make the best X Factor contestant. The confident Portuguese man-o’-sex admitted he didn’t watch the manufactured-pop generating television show, but still believed he would be best at it.
To read more of his thoughts on Manchester City, Berbatov and his infamous summer holiday, check out the probing interview here.
‘English legend’ is responsible for ‘greatest goal ever’, apparently
Darren Huckerby has just signed up for MLS team San Jose Earthquakes, and its safe to say that KRON 4 (a news channel, not a distant alien planet) are quite excited. The 32 year old from the ‘Norfolk team’ may have scored just five Championship goals last season, but that doesn’t stop the interviewer using the term ‘legend’ three times in the first 25 seconds.
Huckerby, clearly embarrassed by this over-stated praise, failed to score in his debut against Toronto last week.
Schweini’s thoughtful post-match reflection ruined by jubilant flag sarong wearing opponents
Poor old Bastian Schweinsteiger. Here he is trying to fight back tears of disappointment as he explains his nation’s failure to capture the Henri Delaunay trophy, when a group of chirpy Spaniards come and conga all over his broken dreams.
American footballer’s media training put to good use
Something tells me Cincinnati Bengals wide Receiver Chad Johnson doesn’t want to be interviewed. Either that, or he cares a little too much for the journalist.
Journalists catch Mr Expressionless in a verbally dextrous mood
Something tells me Chelsea boss Avram Grant is a little peeved about his persecution in the press. After last night’s victory at Goodison Park, The Toad threw a lollipop on the floor, stamped his feet and muttered the following through a grumpy pout:
A deserved win? Grant: “Yes.”
What pleased you about the display? “I’m pleased.”
What pleased you? (After eight second delay) Grant: “I don’t know.” When the Blues boss was asked if he had an issue with the Press he said: “No.”
Grant was furious that the match was brought forward 48 hours at the request of Sky Sports.
As skipper John Terry walked down the tunnel after the win he roared to his team-mates: “We’re still in it boys.”
But Grant was less positive. The Press conference continued . . .
Is it a relief to win here? Grant: “Yes.”
Are you more satisfied with the performance or the victory? “Both.”
The Chelsea fans must believe you are still in the title race, do you have a message for them? “No.”
The Rocket relieves interview boredom with lewd gestures and naughty words
It’s not often that a professional sportsman asks journalists if they would like to ‘nosh’ him during a press conference, but Rocket Ronnie went there at the China Open in Beijing on Wednesday.
This isn’t nearly as bad as the tabloids are making it out to be, most of the rudeness is muttered to the man sitting next to him, and would have gone over the heads of the majority of people in the room.
