Dutch midfield maestro, Johan Cruyff, is clearly unhappy with Jose Mourinho’s comments following Barcelona’s Club World Cup triumph.
The former Barcelona coach did not like Mourinho’s statement to the press following La Blaugrana’s CWC conquest, and voiced his anger.
The Dutch legend was talking to gathered press reporters, where he announced the Catalan national team that will face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tunisia-c3025 on December 30, in Catalonia.
Cruyff said that the Club World Cup is a tournament that cannot be overlooked as stated by Mourinho. He pointed out the importance of the competition, where continental champions come together.
The experienced manager reflected upon the tedious task of winning the UEFA Champions League that allows qualification to the inter-continental cup.
"First you have to qualify to get there, you have to win the Champions League and if not, cannot even play," Cruyff said.
The former Dutch international was happy with Barcelona’s CWC triumph, and stated that despising Barcelona and the tournament will not lead to anything.
Continuing on the subject, he advised the current La Blaugrana squad members to be content with what they have achieved; especially with their beautiful brand of football that continues to enchant the world.
When quizzed about http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604’s potential match-up with Real Madrid in Copa del Rey quarter-finals, the 64-year old looked happy with the fixture.
He stated that the heated encounter will be good for football all around as winter takes a firm grip of the world in January. The former Ajax player reflected that it will be an open match when the two team’s lock horns.
Nevertheless, Cruyff did not like the fixture to be a two legged affair. In his opinion, a one-legged tie would have been better, as it would bring different prospects to the table.
"For football I think it's good when there is a sweepstakes open and you can play all over the world. Normally, January is a month dark, cold, and this game just a bit heated, I think it's okay," said Cruyff.
However, for Barcelona and Real Madrid to tackle each other in Copa del Rey for a repeat of last year’s final, they will have to overcome their rivals first.
Barcelona tackle http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-c23383 Pellegrini led Malaga CF.
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