José Mourinho criticizes Pep Guardiola's sabbatical, calls it weakness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
José Mourinho commented on Pep Guardiola's decision to take a sabbatical from football, stating that it signifies weakness. Guardiola, who recently stepped away from his role at Manchester City after ten years, previously took a year off following his tenure at Barcelona. Mourinho, in a Netflix documentary, emphasized he has never needed a sabbatical, referring to his time outside management as waiting for the right opportunity. He rejected the idea of rest, asserting his passion for the game and desire to continue coaching for many more years.
- •Mourinho views sabbaticals as a sign of weakness.
- •Guardiola recently ended a decade at Manchester City.
- •Mourinho has been actively managing since the early 2000s.
- •He signed a three-year deal with Real Madrid this summer.
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — José Mourinho seemingly hits out at Pep Guardiola's sabbatical with 'weakness' comment
"José Mourinho has never taken a sabbatical from management, and the Real Madrid boss made clear in his Netflix documentary that he views the practice as a 'weakness'
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