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Mourinho Says Transfer Window Closed After Real Sign Six

8/26/2026

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Mourinho Praises Squad

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says he is “very happy” with the squad despite missing Rodri to Barcelona.
He announced the transfer window is closed after Real signed six players, including record signing Yan Diomande.
He confirmed Aurelien Tchouaméni remains sidelined with a muscle issue and will miss the season start.
He kept Endrick out, citing minor tendon inflammation and rejecting any transfer.

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Mourinho slams VAR

Mourinho warned that Vinícius is subject to bullying-like fouls that officials routinely overlook.
He cited Álex Calatrava’s unpunished kick on Vinícius during the 2-1 Espanyol win.
Mourinho criticised the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and the fourth official for failing to intervene in that incident.
Mourinho dismissed claims of Barcelona-linked referee bias, referencing the Negreira controversy.
He said protecting Vinícius from physical and verbal provocation is the club’s responsibility.

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Historical Context

In May 2006 the Calciopoli probe forced Juventus to Serie B, stripped its 2005 title and imposed a 30-point penalty, while the FIGC awarded the 2005-06 scudetto to Inter Milan. The scandal’s referee-selection abuse led UEFA to tighten referee-assignment rules, a legacy echoed in Mourinho’s criticism of perceived bias against Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior.

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Mourinho Praises Squad

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says he is “very happy” with the squad despite missing Rodri to Barcelona.
He announced the transfer window is closed after Real signed six players, including record signing Yan Diomande.
He confirmed Aurelien Tchouaméni remains sidelined with a muscle issue and will miss the season start.
He kept Endrick out, citing minor tendon inflammation and rejecting any transfer.

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