After Benfica match, José Mourinho takes a swipe at Sporting controversy | OneFootball

Benfica defeated Famalicão 1-0 last Monday, December 22. At the end of the match, which was valid for the 15th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, José Mourinho was called upon to comment on the controversial incident in the Santa Clara - Sporting match, for the Portuguese Cup.

"What do I have to do with that? I have no comments. What happened in that game was too obvious, I think no one has any doubts. Some people talk a lot, some talk a little, I decided not to say anything because I don’t feel like being on the front page of the newspaper or the opening topic for TV commentators. I just don’t feel like it. So much has already been said. I think there’s a unanimity that usually doesn’t exist. Why should I say anything? It’s not worth it," said the Portuguese coach.

Besides that, José Mourinho also addressed the penalty that ended up giving Benfica the victory in this round, something that drew several criticisms from the opposing team: "About Famalicão’s complaints, I have nothing to do with that. My opinion? Penalty. Easy. I’m bad at meteorology, I don’t even watch it on TV. I just check my iPhone to see what the temperature is"

At the moment, the green and whites occupy second place in the National Championship table, with 35 points, but with one game less than the rest of the podium. Benfica is in third place, also with 35, while Porto leads the competition with 43 points.

Sporting will be back on the pitch next Tuesday, December 23, against Vitória de Guimarães. The match, counting for the 15th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Luís Pinto, will be played at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, at 8:45 p.m.

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