Jose Mourinho stopped fans from directing racist chants at Dejan Stankovic during a Serie A clash between Roma and Sampdoria.
As Roma thrashed Sampdoria 3-0 in a Serie A clash on courtesy of Georginio Wijnaldum, Paulo Dybala and Stephan El Shaarawy’s goals.
During the course of the game, the home fans were heard directing racist chants at Sampdoria manager, Dejan Stankovic.
On hearing the derogatory chants, Mourinho decided to intervene and urged the fans to stop.
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Addressing reports after the game, Jose Mourinho said:Â “I did it for a great man and a great friend. He has kids and a family and it’s not pretty.
“Our fans are great, but my friends aren’t being touched”.
Mourinho considers Stankovic a dear friend and had managed the former Serbian international during his time as Inter coach from 2008 to 2010.
