How can you say that Mourinho is better than Ferguson? It is such a biased opinion, I still can't believe you said that. Winning titles at four different clubs, at four different countries is completely irrelevant. Lets start with Ferguson, he broke the celtic/rangers grip in scotland with aberdeen and also won the european cup winners cup. With manchester united he has won 37 titles, has 4 or 5 great united teams. Now mourinho has only 17 titles, plays dirty football, he assaults people and unlike ferguson has not developed young talent with the clubs he is at. Also, speaking of you being biased, why is it you say what's wrong with the premiership all the time and that almost every team is poor, i never read any blogs where you criticise the spanish, german or italien leagues.

Killian, if you were going to hire one manager, would you really hire Fergie ahead of Mourinho? I don't think so... Also, a lot of people outside of UK think EPL is overrated. Football is fast, entertaining, but technical quality is poor outside the top 6.

What I'd like to see in 2012 is no journalist predicting the result of any game or offering coaching advice to managers. You're observers not experts. You are not coaches or players. You do not have the skill or tactical knowledge to make anything happen yet you believe that rubbing shoulders with the greats makes you their equal. It doesn't. Your job is to break the news not make the news. You're welcome to use the information you gather to raise various questions but don't presume to have the answers because you cannot appreciate what it's like to be truly inside the game....On your 5 lessons learned: 1.Glad you've finally realized that predicting the result of any derby, never mind a classico, is a mug's games. 2. To say English football negates the need for skilled midfielders is a ridiculous generalization when players like David Silva, Juan Mata, Luka Modric, Aaron Ramsey, Yaya Toure and, when fit, Jack Wilshere and Tom Cleverley, are among the most exciting and influential players in the league. 3. Transfer prices are over inflated worldwide. UEFA may be in part to blame but it's the mega-rich owners who set the tone. Look at the money PSG are splashing about at the moment. It just so happens that many of the billionaires are congregated in the BPL right now. Just see what happens if the mass exodus to Russia, referred to in point 4, comes to pass, transfer fees will skyrocket there too as one oligarch tries to out do another. 5. FIFA needs youth and innovation. Not exactly an original theory but can't disagree with you there...On your 5 wishes: Mourinho over Pep and Sir Alex? Fergie created a dynasty whereas Guardiola inherited one and ran with it so I'd give Fergie the edge there. Mourinho has not been "special" since 2009 so he's living on past glories at the moment is he not? AVB smiling – how about AVB less crouching – makes my quads hurt just watching him. Less playacting- no argument there. More spending, less pretty football and a trophy for Arsenal – ain't gonna happen under Wenger. River back in the top flight. – a token nod towards non European football, but sure, why not. Happy New Year CNN.

One big wish for 2012 is for you Pedro to put aside your pro Mourinho bias and acknowledge that he is poor embassador for the sport. The results he achieved are in large part thanks to team owners in Chelsea, Inter and Madrid who are obsessed with overcoming failure and are ready to spend unreasonable amounts of money for short term results. As for Pep coaching another team, well Pep does not need to prove himself anywhere else, the world lauds not just Barca's winning style but also team philosophy and lasting legacy, something that Mou hasn't left in any of the four teams he coached. So, as we enter 2012, please make a resolution to stay objective because when you attribute Barca's December Clasico victory to luck...well, let's say Madrid has enough 'bad losers' on their bench.

Other than trophies and results a good coach is a sign of loyalty to a club. Sir Ferguson has all these but Guardiola has won more trophies within his short spell at Barca and has developed players and even the game of football more than any of them. Jose did very well with Porto but as an underdog. Many teams didn't see Porto as a treat. Even though Mancini and even Jose have proven me wrong, with money it is easier to win. Please don't use this to persuade Guardiola to move away from his comfort zone. You don't change the winning combination.

Totally agree with Killian. Alex Ferguson is a much better manager based on the number of titles won and his ability to take ordinary players and turn them into a great team.

I do not see why Guardiola needs to prove himself with other club. Does that mean that Alex Ferguson needs to go to other club to prove himself. Do not think so. Nice article by the way.

One of the things that makes Guardiola such a great coach is that he could care less about proving to people like you that he is the world's best coach by 'winning with different teams'. He grew up as a fan and player in the team's lower ranks, he keeps winning and his players are rather motivated, to say the least. Had Mourinho coached Barcelona and won every possible title in his first year, he would likely have left right there and then to go earn a higher salary in a different team ... and likely never have won as many titles or attained Barcelona's football level.
This whole thing about Mou winning with different teams.... he is a great coach, but his clubs have also always been great.

Well you were supporting Real Madrid to win all this time Mr.Pinto but you changed sides at the wrong moment and you will be regretting this, because Madrid are going to win the league this time along with Copa Del Rey. It remains to be seen if they can win the Champions League this year or the next year. Real Madrid will only get better as the year progresses and Clasico on the 10th December was just a slip up.

When it comes to comparing Sir Alex with the special one well that remains to be seen when Mourinho finishes his career but from what it looks like right now he will beat him.

Spot on Kilian. He even predicted on TV the other day that Portugal were one of the main contenders for the European Cup this year. Villas-Boas may be grumpy, who wouldn't be managing an afluent club like Chelsea and only managing 5th in the league, 11 points behind the leaders and that were booed off the field in their last match. Grumpy maybe, another useless Portuguese, definitely.

Killian are you serious?? Only 17 titles? At his age?! That's outstanding! And winning in all major championships under different themes. I love Ferguson and what he has done with United, what he represents etc... but you can not say that Pedro is being biased.
He doesn't develop young talents? He makes young talents better than they are and he transforms underrated players into great ones. He's like no other and no doubt about... if you are only thinking of silverware, than in a few years time we can have this conversation again! Would love to see Ferguson in another team to see what he would be able to do! One thing is sure... To win a CL with Porto and other with Inter (leaving behind the Super Barca) it's pretty good!

On a final note, you could at least agree to disagree... but what you just stated is just over the top!

Bring back the Pedro Pinto interviews in the field!!!

Mourhino should have been been ashamed of himself if he didn't win silverware with the teams he has been "given". He is highly overrated as a coach and outside of Porto, he has never stayed long enough to truly develop a first class team.... He could not dare fit in Fergusons shoes at this point.

Playing beautiful football and winning in style is what I humbly look forward to in 2012. Wishing the footballers, managers, fans, match officials, club owners, media and Senhor Pedro a very happy and exciting New Year.

RE: Manchester City (vs) Manchester United.
You have to be kidding about that "red card" Not only is it not a straight red it was not even a foul. Rooney had a very good game 2 goals and part time ref. All the commentators agreed it was not even a foul. Mr. Rooney was the ONLY player to complain, Nani (who usually will cry at the slightest) didn't complain and actually looked surprised at the call. If one looks at the play again Kompany gets all ball and Nani jumps over easily having not being touched. I really hope that the Red is voided and the Ref. is reprimended.

hi mr pedro i must admit you are a good reporter but please leave experts deal with football how can you compare sir alex with that wanna be???????? please read the history of SIR ALEX then talk comprende??????