Mourinho - In need of cooling down

Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho has been accused of punching a fan after leaving left Old Trafford following the Italian sides 2-0 defeat by Manchester United. In a statement the Italian club rejected the claim, saying it had been a “very calm post-game experience”.

The Inter Milan statement read: “At the end of the game, the Portuguese tactician gave interviews to the European media, signed autographs, watched the penalties of the Roma v Arsenal game before saluting (Sir Alex) Ferguson in his office.

“After giving the last interview to Inter Channel, he entered the team bus that was parked outside the dressing rooms and hence it was a very calm post-game experience.”

Police, meanwhile, have confirmed that a complaint had been made and CCTV footage is being looked at.  A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: “Just before midnight on Wednesday 11 March 2009, a man reported he’d been punched in the face outside Old Trafford.

“Police are investigating this common assault allegation. Inquiries are ongoing.”

A spokesman for Manchester United confirmed they were aware of the allegation but made no further comment.