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Mourinho backs Vinícius, hits out at Tebas and rules out new signings in pre-Sevilla presser
October 17, 2026 at 09:56 AM
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Mourinho said he would have left Real Madrid in Vinícius's position, jabbed La Liga chief Tebas, and ruled out new signings during his pre-match press conference.
- Mourinho held his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's La Liga meeting between Real Madrid and Sevilla at the Bernabéu.
- Mourinho said he would likely have left Real Madrid had he been in Vinícius's position after the winger's four-match ban, and expects him to start Wednesday.
- Mourinho ruled out requesting new signings in the winter window, saying he is happy with the squad and no player would arrive unless another leaves.
- Mourinho said there is "no excuse" for La Liga chief Javier Tebas unless he is "clinically ill," declining to discuss the dispute further.
- Mourinho said he was relieved Vinícius Júnior's suspension was not longer than four matches.




