Mourinho admits he insulted Italian journalist but insists he did not hit him

16 December 2009 11:59
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has admitted he was involved in a verbal exchange with a journalist at the weekend, but denied any 'physical contact' took place.[LNB]Now what have I done? Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho denies he hit a journalist[LNB]Mourinho was accused by the Italian Sport Union of Journalists (USSI) of 'physical and verbal aggression' towards Corriere dello Sport reporter Andrea Ramazzotti after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Atalanta.[LNB]'I don't like to have journalists near the team bus after a game,' said Mourinho.[LNB]'I said it many times before to those who are in charge of communication and safety at the club.[LNB]'Not knowing that this journalist had been authorised by one of my colleagues and seeing him in an area where only the Inter Channel is allowed to work, I came out of the bus and I insulted him twice.[LNB]'But I did not try to hit him, there was no physical contact.'[LNB]Mourinho did not attend Sunday's post-match press conference as he was serving a one-game touchline ban.[LNB]Inter president Massimo Moratti confirmed earlier this week he would investigate the incident.[LNB] Inter Milan boss Mourinho in the dock over blue tirade at Italian journalistChampions League round-up: Jose's Inter nudge into the knockout stageEXCLUSIVE: Special offers for the Special One! Mourinho ready for returnCarlo's Chelsea are better than Jose's, claims Blues defender Carvalho [LNB][LNB]  

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