US EditionMourinho Explodes After Another Shocking Incident: “Me, a traitor...?”
Mourinho was sent off after a Porto staff member called him 'traitor' about 50 times, disputing the red card and defending his professionalism in the heated Benfica-Porto derby.
- On Sunday, José Mourinho was sent off in the 90th minute of the 2-2 Benfica–Porto derby at Estádio da Luz after a confrontation with FC Porto's bench.
- Porto's bench allegedly shouted at Mourinho, with a staffer who 'called me a traitor 50 times', and Mourinho identified Porto assistant coach Lucho González, calling it an 'attack on my professionalism' and citing his service to Porto, Chelsea, Inter , and Real Madrid.
- Mourinho defended his action by saying the ball kick was meant for the stands, adding, 'I know I'm not very good technically', and criticised the fourth official for doing a 'terrible job'.
- On Sunday, FC Porto remains clear in first place in the Portuguese league table, four points ahead of Sporting Lisbon and seven in front of Benfica, after a 2-2 draw. Mourinho framed insults from Porto staff as 'one thing' and separate from crowd abuse.
- Last month, Mourinho said he will press on, noting he will give his all at upcoming fixtures including Estrela da Amadora, following recent controversies and criticism from Bayern's Vincent Kompany.
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Mourinho says he was called ‘traitor’ after being sent off during spiky Benfica-Porto derby
Jose Mourinho claimed a rival coach “called me a traitor 50 times” after being sent off in the final minutes of the latest frenetic “O Clássico” between fierce rivals Benfica and Porto on Sunday.
The derby that ended 2-2 in Portugal was eventful, with Mourinho arguing with everyone after the game and receiving a red card.
Jose Mourinho has criticised Porto's assistant coach for calling him a traitor "50 times".
It’s after the Benfica boss was sent off towards the end of their draw with his ex-club. The former Chelsea head coach was shown a red card for appearing to clash with members of the opponent's staff near the end of the game. Benfica fought back from 2-nil down to draw the match 2-all.
Mourinho Accused of "Traitor" 50 Times by Lucho González in Heated Portugal Derby Clash - Archysport
Mourinho Accuses Porto Assistant Coach of Repeatedly Calling Him a ‘Traitor’ LISBON, Portugal – Benfica manager José Mourinho was involved in a heated exchange with FC Porto assistant coach Luís ‘Lucho’ González following Sunday’s 2-2 draw in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, accusing González of calling him a “traitor” 50 times. The incident occurred in the tunnel after the match, escalating tensions following a dramatic comeback by Benfica and a l…
Benfica suffered a 2-2 draw against Porto that almost definitely ended his hopes of going back to the Primeira Liga, and coach José Mourinho was expelled once again, seeing the red card after an incident with the port bench. At a press conference, Mourinho explained that the second coach of Porto, Luis "Lucho" González, had called him "traitor" "50 times." "He called me traitor 50 times. I would like him to explain to me what? I went to FC Porto…
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