Sérgio Conceição has sparked a heated debate in Italy following remarks he made during a pre-match press conference ahead of AC Milan’s clash with Juventus. the Portuguese manager, when questioned about the rumored interest in João Félix, humorously referenced his son Rodrigo Conceição, who once shared a room with the Chelsea star during their youth careers.
“To put it plainly, my son slept with a man… Be cautious [laughs]. He’s a real man,” Conceição quipped, as reported by The Press.
These comments quickly drew attention in the Italian media, with outlets like La Stampa describing the remark as “ill-advised.” Simultaneously occurring, Corriere della Sera labeled the statement as a “joke that’s stirring controversy.”
Sérgio Conceição’s take on homophobia:
“My son sleeps with one?? Let’s phrase it this way… my son sleeps with one… be careful… my son is truly a man. He slept with one… relax.” pic.twitter.com/9UTJmwYbN6
— Mauro Zuma (@Mauro_Zuma) January 17, 2025
The upcoming match between Juventus and Milan, part of the 21st round of Serie A, is set to kick off at 5 PM this Saturday. This will mark Conceição’s fifth game as the head coach of the Milan squad.
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