"He called me a traitor 50 times. I'd like him to explain to me a traitor to what? I went to FC Porto, I gave my soul to FC Porto, I went to Chelsea, I went to Inter, to Real Madrid, I went around the world and gave 24 hours of my life every day. That's called professionalism."
"When he went to Marseille [from FC Porto in 2009], did he betray FC Porto? He could have insulted me in another way, maybe he would have thought it better, but I think it's an attack on my professionalism. I don't like it. Insults from fans are one thing, it's football."
"These are the same fans who were at my feet when I was walking around the city. Now, from a fellow professional... He's a professional like me, he's defended several jerseys throughout his career, I don't understand. Traitor why? For giving everything to Benfica?"
During Benfica's 2-2 draw with FC Porto, Jose Mourinho was sent off in the 91st minute for kicking a ball towards the away bench. Porto assistant manager Luis Gonzalez was also dismissed following an exchange with Mourinho. After the match, Mourinho responded to Gonzalez's accusations of betrayal, emphasizing his professional commitment throughout his career at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid. Mourinho questioned why his move to Benfica constitutes betrayal, noting that Gonzalez himself played for multiple clubs including Marseille. Mourinho expressed frustration that a fellow professional would resort to such insults rather than engaging in respectful competition. The result left Benfica third in the Primeira Liga, seven points behind leaders FC Porto.
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