Mourinho Says Silence Is Best as He Stands by Mbappe

Jose Mourinho has advised against adding to the noise surrounding Kylian Mbappe's Mao Zedong remark, saying the best thing to do is keep your mouth shut. The Real Madrid head coach was asked about the reaction and chose not to dwell on the details, instead signalling that the matter should be left to settle.

Mourinho was clear that his support for the forward has not changed. Rather than criticising Mbappe or distancing the club from the comment, he chose to stand by his player while steering the conversation away from the controversy itself.

It is a familiar approach from a manager who has spent a long career handling high-profile players in the spotlight. Limiting public comment on an off-field flashpoint can keep a story from growing, and it lets the squad focus on football. Whether the remark leads to any further reaction from the club or outside bodies has not been detailed in the report, so the situation is worth watching as it develops.