Then his career is over: Mourinho changes his tune on Prestianni | OneFootball

After the racism scandal in the match between Benfica Lisbon and Real Madrid, Benfica coach José Mourinho also came under criticism. The Portuguese coach had made statements after the match that suggested Vini Jr. was at least partly to blame for the racist insults.

Additionally, "The Special One" caused considerable confusion among fans, experts, and other coaches with his inappropriate Eusébio example.

Following the incidents, TV pundits Clarence Seedorf and Theo Walcott were among those who strongly criticized the 63-year-old. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany also did not let the comments stand and delivered a lengthy speech at the Bayern press conference, which was widely praised in the media afterwards.

At today’s Benfica press conference, Mourinho was once again asked about the Prestianni case and responded noticeably differently than before. First, the Portuguese coach spoke out against any form of discrimination.

He then addressed his player. Mourinho initially emphasized the presumption of innocence before making his position clear. “If they prove that my player (Prestianni, editor’s note) did not represent Benfica’s principles, his career with coach Mourinho and Benfica is over,” the coach stated clearly.

“If the player is indeed guilty, I will never look at him the same way again,” Mourinho added. Nevertheless, the Portuguese coach emphasized that he wanted to “keep many options open.”

How the Prestianni case will proceed remains to be seen. Currently, the Argentine has been provisionally suspended by UEFA.

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