Jose Mourinho sent off as he accuses rival coach of calling him a ‘traitor’

Football
9 Mar 2026 • 6:49 PM MYT
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  • Benfica manager Jose Mourinho was sent off during his side's 2-2 draw against Porto in the Primeira Liga on Sunday.
  • The incident occurred after Benfica scored a late equaliser in the 88th minute, sparking chaos on the touchline.
  • Mourinho, who led Porto to Champions League glory in 2004, claimed Porto’s assistant coach Lucho Gonzalez repeatedly called him a “traitor” during the altercation.
  • He denied the referee's reason for his red card, stating he did not kick a ball towards the Porto bench but rather aimed for the stands.
  • The draw leaves Benfica in third place in the league, seven points behind leaders Porto with nine games remaining.

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