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Villas-Boas: Mourinho Now Benfica Rival, Not Porto Legend

9/27/2025

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André Villas-Boas, president of Futebol Clube do Porto (FC Porto), comments on Mourinho's Benfica appointment. He says Mourinho was never considered for Porto.
He acknowledges Mourinho's link to Futebol Clube do Porto, but now regards him as an opponent.
Mourinho will face Chelsea with Benfica in the Champions League, calling it a return to 'home.' His son follows Chelsea closely.

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André Villas-Boas, president of Futebol Clube do Porto (FC Porto), comments on Mourinho's Benfica appointment. He says Mourinho was never considered for Porto.
He acknowledges Mourinho's link to Futebol Clube do Porto, but now regards him as an opponent.
Mourinho will face Chelsea with Benfica in the Champions League, calling it a return to 'home.' His son follows Chelsea closely.