In a recent interview, Jose Mourinho was asked to make some predictions for the upcoming World Cup. With regards to group F, which sees Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina as favorites, the Portuguese instead tipped Nigeria to make it outside of the group. Chelsea’s boss said:
“Argentina has to be the group winner and what makes me decide for Nigeria is the fact that I have there one player there.”
Mourinho: "Argentina has to be the group winner and what makes me decide for Nigeria is the fact that I have one player there."
— Rashad (@TacticGenius) June 9, 2014
The Special One did not hide behind strategy or technicalities and admitted that he is a very emotional person and, when it comes to soccer, he chooses to side with his friends.
Mou backs Nigeria, due to Mikel being a Chelsea player
Very emotional indeed: Mou has been caught several times crying during his professional career