Spain: Mourinho criticizes Guardiola's sabbatical years

José Mourinho has clearly lost none of his outspokenness. In the documentary "The Special One," dedicated to his career, the Portuguese coach opened up about his passion for football and took the opportunity to deliver a thinly veiled barb to his great rival, Pep Guardiola.

Having just left Benfica to take charge of Real Madrid, Mourinho insists he has no intention of slowing down despite his advancing years. The Portuguese manager wants to continue coaching and, above all, adding to his list of achievements.

"I can't even imagine when I'll stop dedicating myself to football. I'd say another ten years, but maybe more," he explains in the documentary.

The Special One also displays his ambition to take on new challenges, while returning to clubs where he has already found success. "I want to win more titles. I want to do it in places I've never been and I want to do it in places where I've already done it," he continues.

But it is when he mentions the famous sabbatical years that Mourinho launches his real barb.

Without directly naming Guardiola, the Portuguese clearly seems to be targeting his former rival, who notably took a year away from the bench after leaving FC Barcelona before joining Bayern Munich.

"Some people need a sabbatical year, which I hate. I hate that word. For me, a sabbatical year is synonymous with weakness," Mourinho says.

And the Madrid coach concluded with a particularly provocative statement: "Don't talk to me about sabbaticals. I never need to rest. I'll rest when I die."

A statement that perfectly illustrates Mourinho's character: ambitious, provocative and still as determined as ever to remain at the forefront of world football.