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Mourinho, from "yes, it's possible to refuse" to "Real is Real"

Observador7 September 2026 at 14:45

José Mourinho left Benfica in June 2024, departing from the Estádio da Luz, to return to Real Madrid, in a second stint at the Spanish club that occurs 13 years after the first.

The Portuguese coach spoke to UEFA about various topics, including opponents in the Champions League and the start of the new season with the merengue emblem.

In the interview, Mourinho also discussed the obsession that keeps him at the top of football at 63 years of age, revealing what motivates him to continue working at the highest level.

The article title makes reference to an apparent contradiction in his statements, moving from a "yes, it's possible to refuse" to the assertion that "Real is Real," suggesting some change in position or perspective on the part of the coach.

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