Mourinho’s ban: Benfica’s appeal arguments revealed | OneFootball

Benfica is racing against time to ensure that José Mourinho is present for the match against Arouca. According to reports, the Eagles have filed an appeal to try to overturn the punishment imposed on the Special One, arguing that there is evidence that contradicts João Pinheiro’s interpretation.

As revealed by the newspaper Record, based on the arguments presented by Benfica, the Club of Light believes that the expulsion of the Portuguese coach by João Pinheiro is unfounded. Starting with the alleged kick of a ball towards Porto’s bench, the Eagles point out that the footage proves the Special One threw the ball into the stands and not at the opponent.

pointing out that the Portuguese coach was merely responding to the repeated provocations made by the Argentine throughout the match, directed at José Mourinho.

On the other hand, the same newspaper states that within Benfica there is a belief that the appeal will be reviewed in time for the match against Arouca, so that the Special One can be on the bench instead of assistant João Tralhão. It should be recalled that the Club of Light considered the punishment applied to the Portuguese to be ‘unfair’.

“As was promptly clarified by the coach in the post-match press conference, and as the widely circulated footage confirms, the Benfica coach merely kicked the ball into the stands in a moment of celebration, as has happened on other occasions, with no intention of disrespect or provocation,” reads the Eagles’ statement.

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