"I am not a model of sportsmanship. Although it has improved a lot, it is not easy to congratulate Benfica and Bruno (former coach Raje). Benfica has excellent players and excellent coaches, but this is our life. When work is interrupted, our coaches must go through this pain. Bruno must be suffering at this moment, as I have experienced it, but I sincerely wish him all the best in the future."

Can you promise to lead the team to win the championship? Does Benfica meet the conditions for the championship?

Mourinho: "The value of the promise depends on whether it is fulfilled. I made a promise in Porto back then, but it may not be possible. But I firmly believe that Benfica has all the conditions for winning the league. Although I have lost two points, I will definitely lose points in the future, but I hope not too much. Now we start from scratch: the locker room contains the potential for championships, and I do not hesitate to this. I will not make empty promises, but I firmly believe that we can and must do it."

"For me, coaching the world's top clubs is an ideal environment. I have a rich career and coached in different countries. Although I have made wrong choices, I never regret it. I only have a clear understanding of gains and losses. Joining Fenerbahce is indeed a mistake, but I insist on fighting until the last moment. Coaching Benfica means returning to the level I deserve."

You said that you are not what everyone expected, but it was widely admired many years ago. Does anyone think you're becoming conservative and commit to a more aggressive style of play? What kind of reception do you look forward to when you return to the Porto Dragon Stadium?

Mourinho: "I look forward to different treatments. Last week, as a club meritorious coach, I visited the club after 20 years and received a regular reception. But returning as the head coach of the mortal enemy team will obviously be different. But respect will not change. I accept the fact that I return as an opponent, which is inescapable.

"About tactics, we must bite our opponents hard! Benfica's recent games are obviously inadequate in this regard. ”What would

say to myself 25 years ago?

Mourinho: "I will say 'You did a good job'. Obviously I have made many mistakes, but the overall development is going smoothly. Regarding media noise, I'm very good at blocking these interferences. I have no time to take care of the outside world's troubles, and no praise or criticism will change my life. I have long been used to blocking these noises, and I don’t need a daily briefing, I just need to pay attention to key information. ” Does the return of the club before the election have any impact on you?

Mourinho: "I never thought about these things at all. I only focus on mission, responsibility and service, and pursue more than gains in pursuit. I am in this state at this moment. I don't think I owe anything because I coached Benfica 25 years ago, after all, I can think the same way. Devote your wholeheartedly to your mission, and the only thing that is anxious to be engaged in training. ”