Mourinho: Calling Benfica huge doesn’t mean Porto aren’t | OneFootball

At a press conference, José Mourinho commented on Benfica's 3-0 victory over Vila das Aves. The coach of the Eagles addressed his relationship with FC Porto:

“By saying that Benfica is one of the biggest clubs in the world, I didn't say that Porto isn't. If you ask me if Porto is a giant club, I say yes. If you ask me if I have affection for Porto, I say yes. I say yes to everything. I didn't come to Benfica to annoy Porto. I came to Benfica to enjoy the opportunity to coach at a high level and at a club with high ambitions. They won't be upset with me, but I spoke with the president, with Villas-Boas, and with president Varandas from Sporting. If we have a good relationship, if we are friends and respect each other… If I am with Benfica, it doesn't mean I'm here to make war. Do I expect to be applauded at the Dragão? Obviously not. I played at the Dragão with Chelsea and I wasn't applauded. Porto is a hugely important part of my history and I am a hugely important part of Porto. Me and my staff, half are from the North and half are from the South, so we decided: we go to different places, but only to clubs that are winning and where our presence doesn't cast any doubt. It was Porto last week, we were going to watch Sporting with Moreirense now. In two weeks we were going to see Real Madrid vs Villarreal. I had decided: we won't go to Benfica, Inter Milan isn't doing well either, there was talk that I could go, but we won't. I go to the Dragão with no intention at all.”

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