Luciano Moggi, the latest to unfortunately take on Mourinho's bait

In a surprising turn of events, former Juventus sporting director and key figure in the Calciopoli scandal, Luciano Moggi, has publicly criticized AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho for his recent comments on referee Matteo Mercenaro.

Mourinho, adored by AS Roma fans, faced backlash after expressing dissatisfaction with the referee’s appointment for the Sassuolo match last Sunday.

Moggi, a convicted fraudster implicated in the match-fixing scandal that rocked Italy from 2004 to 2005, voiced concern in an opinion piece for Libero.

He argued that if Mourinho goes unpunished for his remarks, it sets a dangerous precedent, allowing anyone to influence matches before even setting foot on the pitch.

This critique comes in the wake of AS Roma’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Sassuolo, adding fuel to the debate on Mourinho’s outspoken nature and its potential impact on club-referee relations.

As the football world watches, the question remains: will Mourinho’s words lead to consequences, or will they set a troubling precedent?