‘Manage egos’ - Gareth Bale explains Jose Mourinho’s job at Real Madrid as the Special One inherits ‘Galacticos’ squad featuring Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr & Jude Bellingham
Goal | 21.06.2026 23:45Speaking to The Athletic about the requirements of the role for Mourinho, Bale noted the importance of veteran leadership in such a high-pressure environment. Bale stated: "At a big club like Madrid, you don’t need to really coach. You need to manage egos. That’s why he’s been so successful at the biggest clubs."
