Jose Mourinho sent off following verbal altercation at Benfica vs Porto match

During the Portuguese league match between Benfica and Porto at the Estadio da Luz, which ended in a 2-2 draw, manager Jose Mourinho was sent off by the referee. The incident occurred in the final moments of the game following a verbal altercation involving the Porto bench. Mourinho stated in the post-match press conference that an individual from the Porto staff repeatedly called him a traitor. He defended his career record, noting that he has always dedicated himself fully to the clubs he has managed, including Porto, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter, and Fenerbahce. He argued that his commitment to his current team, Benfica, should be interpreted as professionalism rather than betrayal. The manager noted that while he accepts criticism from fans, he found the insults from a professional peer unacceptable. The match itself saw Benfica recover from a 0-2 deficit to secure a point.