Mourinho: Messi against whom I grew as a coach

Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho has had numerous encounters with Lionel Messi throughout his career, coaching teams like Real, Chelsea, and Inter against the Argentine star.

Mourinho discussed the strategic decisions and tactics he employed in games against Messi, highlighting the challenges of coping with Messi's playing style and controlling his teammates' actions.

Mourinho emphasized that games against Messi have played a significant role in his growth as a coach, using them as an opportunity to learn and improve his teams.