Mourinho: Player racism means career over

Jose Mourinho, on the eve of Benfica's Europa League match, addressed a controversy involving Gianluca Prestianni and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Mourinho declared that if his player is proven to have engaged in racist behavior, his career with him would be over, emphasizing that while he has affection for the player, there are no unconditional safety nets. He also strongly advocated for the presumption of innocence, questioning if basic human rights were forgotten amidst the intense scrutiny. Mourinho normalized the shirt exchange between players post-match but noted it could be seen differently depending on prior events. He also clarified his reasons for observing a previous match from the bus. Turning to his future, Mourinho expressed annoyance at speculation about a return to Real Madrid, stating he was objective about not wanting to leave Benfica for them and wants to fulfill his contract playing only one championship, not two, referring to the 'real' and 'virtual' competitions. He declared he would sign an extension if Benfica wished, provided he only competes in one league.