Jose Mourinho, Benfica’s manager, could not fight back his tears ahead of their game against Vitoria Guimaraes on Saturday night.
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Mourinho seemed extremely moved at the one-minute silence in remembrance of Silvino Louro.
Louro was a long-standing member of his coaching team.
The former Portuguese custodian died at the age of 67 after a prolonged illness.
He first worked with Mourinho at Porto before following him to Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, and Manchester United.
Mourinho was observed with reddened eyes before the game against Vitoria Guimaraes, staring up at the big screen to see a portrait of Silvino.
As he returned to the dugout before kickoff, he brushed away his tears.