Jose Mourinho MOCKS Papu Gomez after the latter received a two-year ban

Jose Mourinho did not spare the opportunity to make fun of Papu Gomez.

Jose Mourinho MOCKS Papu Gomez after the latter received a two-year ban

Jose Mourinho takes mocks Papu Gomez after he tests positive for doping. (Source: UEFA & Sky Sports)

AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho did not hold back from digging at a player who shares rifts with, this time it is the World Cup winner Papu Gomez. This comes in after the Argentine striker earlier had hit out Jose with a sarcastic remark but it has not sat well with the Portuguese.

Papu Gomez said:

Mourinho? I only have one memory of him, and that is me winning the Europa League with Sevilla against him.

However, since then Gomez has not had it easy for himself. Recently, he received a two-year ban for testing positive in a doping test. The Spanish anti-doping agency and subsequently, his club, Monza released a statement on the same. And now, Jose Mourinho shares his two cents on the same.

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I have a cough... But I won't take any syrup or pills. Or I might have some trouble passing doping control.
Mourinho said in a post-match conference ahead of Roma vs. Monza

Mourinho also stated that Gomez had not featured in a game, yet he was too flashy in his achievements.

Papu Gomez recently defended himself on social media. He explained that while trying to help his sick son, he accidentally took cough medicine. This led to a positive drug test and a two-year ban from the Spanish Anti-doping agency. In an Instagram post, Gomez stated that he consumed ‘Terbutaline’ with the syrup, which is not a prohibited substance and doesn’t impact his game performance. Whether he will challenge or accept the decision remains uncertain.

Meanwhile, he is yet to respond to Mourinho’s playful remarks as fans have been enjoying this little, ongoing banter between the two.

Jose Mourinho is sent off again!

In a recent Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Monza, the Yellow-Reds’ boss Jose Mourinho received a red card for a ‘crying’ gesture aimed at the Monza bench after a late winning goal by Stephan El Shaarawy secured a 1-0 victory.

Jose Mourinho sent off again
Jose Mourinho receives a red card. (Source: Sere A)

Mourinho’s theatrical antics have once again stirred controversy, resulting in a suspension that sidelines him for the upcoming clash against his former club, Inter Milan. Despite the buzz, Roma’s victory elevated them to sixth place in Serie A, promising spirited post-match discussions among fans and pundits.

Mourinho expressed his surprise at the red card, clarifying that he made a gesture without using offensive language. He also hinted that the Monza bench had tried to influence the referees. He emphasized that he wasn’t criticizing their actions and stated, “Good team and great coach.” Despite the controversy, Roma’s victory and Mourinho’s suspension will generate anticipation for their upcoming match against Inter Milan.

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