FC Porto v Arouca: Mourinho jokes on penalty, doubts raised | OneFootball

The penalty awarded to FC Porto in the match against Arouca continues to spark debate. As usual, Benfica and Sporting fans were quick to question the decision—and, it seems, they are not the only ones with a strong opinion.

At a press conference, Mourinho was asked about the incident and responded ironically that he “hadn’t seen it.” This was followed by another curious episode: when the Benfica coach threw the question back at the journalist, the latter didn’t hesitate to give his own analysis—“I don’t think it was.”

Mourinho, for his part, simply smiled and replied: “It’s good that you’re honest, that’s why we’re friends.”

Beyond the incident itself, the episode reveals something Porto fans know all too well: the narrative against Porto isn’t limited to social media—it also infiltrates press rooms, disguised as a question.

The penalty awarded to FC Porto in the game against Arouca continues to be a talking point. As usual, Benfica and Sporting fans were quick to contest the decision—and, apparently, they are not the only ones with a formed opinion.

At a press conference, Mourinho was questioned about the incident and ironically said he “hadn’t seen it.” Another truly remarkable moment followed: when the Benfica coach threw the question back at the journalist, the latter didn’t hesitate to give his own analysis—“I don’t think it was.”

Mourinho simply responded with a smile: “It’s good that you’re honest, that’s why we’re friends.”

More than the incident itself, the episode exposes what Porto fans have long known: the anti-Porto narrative doesn’t just live on social media—it also sits in press rooms, disguised as a question.

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