Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is questioning José Mourinho's sense of reality following his attack towards the Bianconeri at a press conference on Tuesday.
Juventus and Inter Milan are embroiled in a spat after Mourinho told journalists that Juve were only closing in on Inter because referees were gifting them points.
And Buffon is disappointed with the Portuguese for making such comments.
"His comments didn't make me laugh," he told Italian daily La Stampa.
"I have always respected him as a person and as a communicator, but I believe there are limits that a man who knows football very well should not exceed.
"The first is not to take football to the level of pub talk, making a mockery of it.
"Have a look at what has happened, those strong and vehement accusations... If a director wants to complain about something, then he should do it, but when a coach or a player does, it bothers me - because we are football people.
"Another limit you shouldn't cross is a lack of respect. Even if in the case of Mourinho I don't know whether it was a lack of respect or just an abandonment of reality.
"The fact that you asked me what I think about Mourinho means he has achieved his goal. He has diverted attention.
"I would have liked it if during the press conference someone had raised stood up to ask: 'But what are you talking about?'
"I respect the others and understand that what for us is a right decision can seem like an injustice to those who suffered. In this case, however, the analysis is so wrong that one should reflect."
He added: "My esteem for Mourinho does not change, however, if this attitude were repeated, I would think again because there are two types of people who I cannot stand: the stupid and the too smart."
And asked is Mourinho too smart, Buffon answered: "He certainly is not stupid."
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Juventus and Inter Milan are embroiled in a spat after Mourinho told journalists that Juve were only closing in on Inter because referees were gifting them points.
And Buffon is disappointed with the Portuguese for making such comments.
"His comments didn't make me laugh," he told Italian daily La Stampa.
"I have always respected him as a person and as a communicator, but I believe there are limits that a man who knows football very well should not exceed.
"The first is not to take football to the level of pub talk, making a mockery of it.
"Have a look at what has happened, those strong and vehement accusations... If a director wants to complain about something, then he should do it, but when a coach or a player does, it bothers me - because we are football people.
"Another limit you shouldn't cross is a lack of respect. Even if in the case of Mourinho I don't know whether it was a lack of respect or just an abandonment of reality.
"The fact that you asked me what I think about Mourinho means he has achieved his goal. He has diverted attention.
"I would have liked it if during the press conference someone had raised stood up to ask: 'But what are you talking about?'
"I respect the others and understand that what for us is a right decision can seem like an injustice to those who suffered. In this case, however, the analysis is so wrong that one should reflect."
He added: "My esteem for Mourinho does not change, however, if this attitude were repeated, I would think again because there are two types of people who I cannot stand: the stupid and the too smart."
And asked is Mourinho too smart, Buffon answered: "He certainly is not stupid."
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