Why was Jose Mourinho accused of getting his own players sent off?
Tifo Football by The AthleticDec 16, 2025 • 1:03 • 351.7K views
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When at Real Madrid, Mourinho was accused of using a bizarre loophole that ensured his players would play in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
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