Mourinho: I Can Say No to Real Madrid and Perez!
The Portuguese coach José Mourinho, the manager of Benfica, has sparked controversy regarding his coaching future after increasing reports linked him to a return to managing Real Madrid, amid doubts surrounding the continuation of coach Álvaro Arbeloa with the royal team.
Benfica is preparing to face Real Madrid on Tuesday evening in the first leg of the playoff qualifying for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, in a highly anticipated match held at the "Estádio da Luz."
During the press conference preceding the match, Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre asked Mourinho a direct question: "Can you say no to Real Madrid and Florentino Perez?" To which the Portuguese coach responded succinctly and decisively: "Yes, I can."
Many considered Mourinho's statements as a clear response to reports discussing the possibility of his return to the Spanish capital, especially with the increasing talk about the future of Real Madrid's coaching staff.
It is noted that the Portuguese coach took charge of Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, during which he won the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
Benfica is preparing to face Real Madrid on Tuesday evening in the first leg of the playoff qualifying for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, in a highly anticipated match held at the "Estádio da Luz."
During the press conference preceding the match, Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre asked Mourinho a direct question: "Can you say no to Real Madrid and Florentino Perez?" To which the Portuguese coach responded succinctly and decisively: "Yes, I can."
Many considered Mourinho's statements as a clear response to reports discussing the possibility of his return to the Spanish capital, especially with the increasing talk about the future of Real Madrid's coaching staff.
It is noted that the Portuguese coach took charge of Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, during which he won the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
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