Story perspectives

Fienga Reflects on Mourinho: Genius or Trouble?

9/7/2025

37 4

Summary

Story summary

Former Roma CEO Guido Fienga described José Mourinho as "super intelligent" yet challenging during their brief four-month collaboration.
Roma struggled during this period, notably receiving four red cards in one match.
Fienga maintained a positive relationship with Mourinho despite their short time together.
After leaving Roma in October 2021, Fienga joined Al-Nassr.
He faced fan backlash for not renewing Daniele De Rossi's contract, requiring police protection for four months.
Mourinho won the Europa Conference League in 2022 but was sacked in January 2024 due to poor results.
He later managed Fenerbahce but was dismissed in September 2025 after failing to qualify for the Champions League.

1 of 1

Story summary

Former Roma CEO Guido Fienga described José Mourinho as "super intelligent" yet challenging during their brief four-month collaboration.
Roma struggled during this period, notably receiving four red cards in one match.
Fienga maintained a positive relationship with Mourinho despite their short time together.
After leaving Roma in October 2021, Fienga joined Al-Nassr.
He faced fan backlash for not renewing Daniele De Rossi's contract, requiring police protection for four months.
Mourinho won the Europa Conference League in 2022 but was sacked in January 2024 due to poor results.
He later managed Fenerbahce but was dismissed in September 2025 after failing to qualify for the Champions League.