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Mourinho jokes with journalist over beard question at Real Madrid press conference
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Mourinho deflected a question about his beard at Real Madrid's pre-Clásico press conference, joking with the journalist.
José Mourinho appeared at Real Madrid's pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's Clásico against Barcelona. When asked about his beard, which he has been growing out, Mourinho responded with humour, asking the journalist if he thought he looked horrible. The question appeared to reference a possible superstition around his facial hair and winning streaks.
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