Mourinho obsessed with Sporting, says some doubt Rui Borges | OneFootball

José Mourinho spoke again about Sporting at the press conference ahead of the clash between Casa Pia and Benfica. Asked about Rui Borges’s words that Portuguese football “needed to grow in order to improve,” the Eagles’ coach said that the Lions’ manager is “more intelligent” than people think.

“I’ve already forgotten the other question, it was something about Rui Borges, wasn’t it? That football needs to grow in order to improve... Rui is very intelligent. More than people think,” he said. The coach recalled the draws against their rivals.

“Even in difficult situations, we have always fought to achieve good results. Sometimes a draw ends up being the lesser evil. Against Sporting, Porto and Braga, they are obviously top teams, and we do not consider draws to be good results.”

Finally, Mourinho summed up his view on Sporting and national football: “Regarding Sporting, Porto and refereeing issues, I am merely a spectator. Between coaches, yes; between presidents, no. But irony and courtesy are still present, and it is important to understand that our concern is with what we can control, not with what is beyond our reach.”

After Sporting’s win over Santa Clara (4-2), Rui Borges’ men have 68 points and remain second in the Liga Portugal Betclic table. Porto (72) are in first place. Benfica are third with 65.

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