'Best thing is keep your mouth shut' - Mourinho on Mbappe-Mao row
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho says the "best thing is to keep your mouth shut" but backs Kylian Mbappe following reaction to his Mao Zedong remark.
Jose Mourinho: What Happened
BBC Sport reported on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in a story involving Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe. Here is how the report opens:
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho says the "best thing is to keep your mouth shut" but backs Kylian Mbappe following reaction to his Mao Zedong remark.
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It is one of many Soccer stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Soccer and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: 'Best thing is keep your mouth shut' - Mourinho on Mbappe-Mao row
- Who’s involved: Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe and Mao Zedong
- League: Soccer
- First reported: Saturday, October 31, 2026 by BBC Sport
- Search interest: Related Google searches topped 300 in the last 48 hours
- Trending: No. 10 on the ForTheFans trending list right now
Background: Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in North America and the highest level of the United States soccer league system. It comprises 30 teams, with 27 in the United States and 3 in Canada, and is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. MLS is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The league is headquartered in New York City.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Jose Mourinho?
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho says the "best thing is to keep your mouth shut" but backs Kylian Mbappe following reaction to his Mao Zedong remark. BBC Sport reported the story on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Who reported this SOC story?
BBC Sport first reported it on Saturday, October 31, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Soccer news.
Why is Jose Mourinho trending?
Fans are searching for this story: related Google searches topped 300 in the last 48 hours.
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