The 2005-06 season featured one particular criticism, accusing Rijkaard of being unfit to be a head coach, claiming that Barca dove too much. Before the game against Liverpool, he took the initiative in provoking Liverpool's manager Benitez.
Abramovich and Keane were busy covering for Mourinho's blunders.
In the 2006-07 season, Abramovich handpicked Sheva and Ballack to join Chelsea, much to Mourinho's displeasure.
Mourinho was a very opinionated coach, and, unfortunately, Chelsea's owner Abramovich was just as strong-willed. A conflict between the two was inevitable.
That summer, the covert battle between Mourinho and Abramovich continued.
However, when it came to signing Huang Kaiwen, the two were in complete agreement.
