AS Roma striker Paulo Dybala has opened up on the special relationship between Jose Mourinho and Lionel Messi.
Jose Mourinho is in love with Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi according to Argentina and AS Roma forward Paulo Dybala.
Speaking to journalist Gastón Edul, Dybala revealed that Mourinho has great affection for the Argentines adding that the former Real Madrid boss speaks highly of Angel Di Maria and Lionel Messi.
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The ex-Juventus man said:
"When the final against France ended, I was in the traditional doping room, then I get to the locker room, I grab the phone to talk to my family and I had 5 missed calls from Mourinho.
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"I think I called him first then my mother. He was very happy because he loves Argentines.
"He always says wonderful things to me about Di María, and Messi too, he loves Messi. He has great affection for all the Argentines."
Paulo Dybala was part of the Argentina team that conquered the world in Qatar, with Lionel Messi playing a starring role, scoring 7 goals and providing 3 assists.
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