Sporting favourite backs Mourinho, says Benfica on the rise | OneFootball

Nani confessed to being a fan of José Mourinho, and wished the Benfica coach good luck, except for the games against Sporting. The former Portuguese international, who has had three stints with the rival from the second circular, spoke to journalists, due to his presence at the Portugal Football Summit.

"I see it with good eyes. It's very good for our country, for our league, it will give more visibility and promote our championship. He's an excellent coach and we all take pride in his work," Nani began to explain, about José Mourinho's arrival at Benfica - the red coach also recently praised the Club da Luz.

The former Portuguese international continued: "Abroad, all clubs and countries have their eyes on our football and our coaches because Mourinho was and is the Special One, he has always shown that we have a lot of quality in our country. We always have to value and honor those who raise the country."

"I really like Mourinho, he's a person I admire a lot, I like his posture and I root for him, that he is successful. But, of course, against Sporting, you'll have to excuse me, but there's no room for victories (laughs)," the retired player threw in next.

He concluded with an analysis of the championship fight: "I believe, everything is possible. We have everything in our favor. We are already champions and we have to work to be again. Those who have to chase are the others who have not yet won, but I believe it will be more difficult this year. FC Porto is well prepared, Benfica is growing, it will be a very well contested championship. Sp. Braga and other teams also prepared well and it won't be easy. We have to work and believe that we will get ahead."

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