Attention, Benfica! CD clarifies José Mourinho’s ban | OneFootball

It’s confirmed: José Mourinho will not be on the bench against Vitória de Guimarães. In recent hours, the Refereeing Council of the FPF announced that the 11-day suspension given to the Benfica coach will remain in effect, despite the appeal filed by the Eagles.

Just as happened in Arouca, the 63-year-old coach will not be able to be on the bench at Estádio da Luz, as he must serve the 11 days determined by the Disciplinary Committee, a suspension that Benfica tried to appeal, but without any success.

Furthermore, the disciplinary body of the Portuguese Football Federation emphasized that José Mourinho, in addition to the suspension, will also have to pay a fine, which has been set at 5,355 euros. The reason is the expulsion the Portuguese coach received during the match between Benfica and Porto, on March 8, at Estádio da Luz.

It should be recalled that Benfica had filed an appeal with the Disciplinary Council, with two specific objectives: to annul the match ban, which was served in Arouca, and, at the same time, to try to prevent José Mourinho from having to serve the 11-day suspension.

It should be noted that Benfica returns to competition next Saturday, March 21, hosting Vitória de Guimarães, in the 27th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. In a week of preparation, the Special One already knows in advance that he will not be able to count on two players from the red squad.

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