Penalty in FC Porto-Arouca: Mourinho jokes, journalist disagrees | 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.

In a press conference, Mourinho was asked about the play and responded ironically that he “didn’t see it.” This was followed by another curious episode: when the Benfica coach threw the question back to the journalist, the latter did not 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 well: the anti-Porto narrative 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 make headlines. As usual, Benfica and Sporting fans were quick to contest the decision – and, apparently, they are not the only ones with an opinion.

In a press conference, Mourinho was questioned about the incident and ironically said he “didn’t see it.” Another truly remarkable moment followed: when the Benfica coach returned the question to the journalist, the latter did not 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 known for a long time: the anti-Porto narrative doesn’t just live on social media – it also sits in press rooms, disguised as a question.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.