Mourinho on Villas-Boas’ comments: “Totally agree” | OneFootball

At the press conference previewing the League match with Gil Vicente, held this Thursday, José Mourinho, Benfica's coach, responded to the statements of Villas-Boas, who said he would be received at the October 5th Classic like "any other coach."

Reaction to Villas-Boas' words

"I totally agree with President André. If I am received like that, with respect, with politeness, without love, without affection... I absolutely agree. If a historic coach came here to Luz and was received gloriously, I wouldn't be very happy. It's a reflection of FC Porto, a very competitive club. It's not ingratitude at all, without them I would have only won one Champions League, and without me, they would have only won one, with Artur Jorge. We made history together. I am friends with the president of FC Porto."

Comparison between Portuguese and Turkish refereeing

"Before the game, I don't talk about referees. I have no intention of being hostile, antagonistic, especially at home. After the game, I feel entitled to both praise and criticize. It gives me even more pleasure to praise referees when I lose. Against Feyenoord, I lost and praised the referee. Comparing Portugal with Turkey doesn't apply here."

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