A football supporter claims Jose Mourinho gave him a special one – by punching him in the face after the Champions League defeat at Manchester United.
The United fan says the Inter Milan boss lashed out as he taunted him by singing: “Bye bye Mourinho.”
Officers are investigating the alleged assault, which is said to have taken place as Mourinho was boarding the team coach at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. But the Italian giants yesterday denied anything had happened and insisted Mourinho had “a very calm post-game experience”.
The supporter, who has not been named, comes from East Anglia.
Police have asked the club for CCTV footage. If detectives decide an assault did take place they may interview the charismatic Portuguese manager, who is a favourite to take over at Old Trafford when Sir Alex Ferguson retires.
Inter said ex-Chelsea boss Mourinho gave several interviews after the 2-0 defeat. He then went into Sir Alex’s office to say goodbye before chatting to Inter’s TV channel.
The alleged attack is said to have happened seconds after Mourinho finished speaking and headed towards the team bus.
Mourinho, who describes himself as the Special One, yesterday held a post-match training session near Milan. He did not comment on the allegation.