Pinotes Batista slams José Mourinho, recalls his digs at Sporting | OneFootball

André Pinotes Batista highlighted, in his most recent opinion piece, the arrival of José Mourinho at Benfica in September 2025 and how he has adapted to the club, criticizing the change in his communication model with the press.

“He arrived less egocentric and more focused on others. He knew he would find a squad worth millions and a demanding fan base, but quickly realized that the strategy had to be different", he said, in a publication in the newspaper Record.

Regarding his stance towards challenges and external pressure, Pinotes pointed out: “José comments on refereeing, the weather, the club's structure, and even Morten Hjulmand. The blame lies with the commentators, the journalists, the VAR system and refereeing, the club's structure, Morten Hjulmand, the weather, in short, everyone but himself", it can be read.

The commentator also highlighted the coach's dominance over communication regarding refereeing: “No other sports agent comments on refereeing with the intensity of Mourinho. Alone, he surpasses the number of references to refereeing errors made by Rui Costa, Frederico Varandas, André Villas-Boas, and António Salvador. It is evident that he wants to ignite the passion of the fan base and reinforce the idea of winning at all costs", he said.

Finally, André Pinotes questioned when the coach will be punished: “José Mourinho knows that scrutinized refereeing is indispensable for those who love the game, but he plays to win above all. Healthy football and Mourinho are impossible to reconcile. How long will the untouchable remain unpunished?".

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