Mourinho unexpectedly takes a sharp dig at Pep Guardiola with a fierce statement

Jose Mourinho draws attention with a direct comment about managers stepping away from the sport for a period. His tough position quickly makes the public think of Pep Guardiola.

Jose Mourinho insists he has no plans to step away from football in the near future, despite years of working at the highest level. Sharing in the documentary The Special One on Netflix, the Portuguese manager states that he wants to continue pursuing new trophies and test himself in different environments.

Mourinho admits he cannot imagine his life without football. "Without football, I feel like something is missing. But I don't think it's an obsession. When you reach a certain level, you simply want to stay there forever." He also emphasizes his desire to keep working in places where he has succeeded or has never been before. Notably, Mourinho criticizes the concept of "taking a break," which was once chosen by Pep Guardiola.

According to Mourinho, taking a year off is not an option for him. "Some people need a year to rest, which I hate. I hate that word. For me, taking a break means weakness. Don't talk to me about this." Mundo Deportivo suggests these comments are aimed at Pep Guardiola. In the past, Guardiola spent a season living in New York after leaving Barcelona in 2012, before returning to coaching with Bayern Munich.

Mourinho says he still wants to enjoy the feeling of walking into a stadium in front of tens of thousands of fans. "My world is walking into a stadium with 50,000 or 90,000 fans. I've even been in front of 100,000 spectators. That's my world." For him, football is not just a job but an environment he wants to be part of long-term.

The Portuguese coach even claims he can continue his career for at least another decade. "I say I'll do another 10 years, but maybe even longer. Football is exciting. I want to win more trophies." Mourinho then concludes his viewpoint with a powerful statement: "I never need a break. I'll rest when I die."