Jose Mourinho has had a history of being vocal in his opinions, and the latest example is his explosive response to Juventus’ 10-point penalty handed down by an Italian court on Monday. The ruling saw Juventus dropped from second spot in Serie A to seventh, greatly hampering their chances of qualifying for next year’s Champions League.

The former manager of the Italian side was quick to express his disapproval with the timing of the decision, believing that it put Juventus at a huge disadvantage. “This type of decision should have been taken in August,” Mourinho said in a statement released after the penalty was announced. “It cannot be done one month away from the end; it’s not fair for Juve or any other team involved.”

Mourinho went on to suggest that changing the points table mid-season would lead to confusion and disruption among those involved, something he felt should have been avoided at all costs. He also highlighted the potential damage to Juventus’ European ambitions as a result, suggesting that other teams may now gain an advantage from their misfortune.

“Juventus have played more than 30 games this season without knowing what their future holds,” he continued. “In my opinion, this is neither sportsmanship nor justice; it’s wrong and unfair.”

The backlash against the ruling has been strong across Italy, with some accusing the court of bias against Juventus and others simply decrying its timing so close to the end of the season. Even outside Italy, many are questioning whether this could set a dangerous precedent for future punishments, while supporters remain aggrieved at what they see as unfair treatment towards their beloved Juve.

Despite all this, Juventus remain determined to fight back and secure Champions League qualification for next season – something which Mourinho believes they still can do despite all odds being stacked against them. “Juventus will keep fighting until the last game,” he declared defiantly. “And I am sure that when they put on Juventus jerseys 2023/24 they will be playing Champions League football once again.” With such passion behind him, it seems Jose Mourinho is ready to go head-to-head with fate and help steer Juventus through this difficult period – wherever that may lead them next season remains unknown but it certainly looks certain that a showdown between fate and footballing powerhouses awaits us all if things don’t go as expected.