Pundit: Mourinho far ahead of Porto, Sporting bosses, Benfica coach shines | OneFootball

João Queiroz spoke about José Mourinho's arrival as the head coach of Benfica. The commentator's words quickly went viral on social media, especially among Porto and Sporting rivals, noting that the Eagles' helmsman "gives 1-0 to Farioli and Rui Borges in terms of communication".

Moreover, on CMTV, the same stated that, except for the Spaniards of Real Madrid, Benfica is the club with the greatest sporting dimension and record that José Mourinho has coached. The 'Special One' signed a contract with the Reds valid until June 2027.

The Setúbal-born coach, now 62 years old, thus returns to Portuguese football two decades after European glory and 25 years after his first challenge as a head coach, precisely with Benfica, where he managed 11 games at the helm of the Eagles.

In the statement sent to the Securities Market Commission, it is informed that, 10 days after the last game of the season, both the club and the coach can terminate the contract. In the match against AFS, the coach debuted with a 3-0 victory.

Benfica returns to the field next Tuesday, September 23, at 8:15 PM, at Estádio da Luz, against Rio Ave. The game is related to the first round (delayed) of the Liga Portugal Betclic and will be played against the team led by Sotiris Sylaidopoulos.

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