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EPL: Mata’s father reveals how he kept Mourinho, Guardiola apart in his restaurant


Juan Manuel Mata, father of Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, said that Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho were regularly eaten at his restaurant in Manchester at the same time, but "he made sure that they did not meet."

Mata Snr. Businessman and football agent, opened the Spanish restaurant Tapeo and Wine in Deansgate in 2016, two years after his son signed a contract with the Red Devils from Chelsea.

Mourinho, who was laid off by Manchester United in December, was a regular customer for two and a half years, which he headed at Old Trafford.

Guardiola, who arrived in Manchester at the same time to capture a rival city, also frequently visits the eatery.

“Pep Guardiola often comes here. He comes with his family, he is happy here.

“Jose Mourinho came at least once every two weeks.

“Guardiola and Mourinho would have matched, but I made sure that they did not meet, so I placed them in different rooms,” he told Onda Cero radio.

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