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Mourinho: Benfica player's career over if racist allegations proven

Mourinho has declared that any Benfica player proven to have made racist remarks will have their career with him and the club immediately terminated.

'If my player did not respect these principles, which are mine and Benfica's as well, then that player's career with me and Benfica will come to an end,' said the Portuguese manager in a strong statement regarding the ongoing investigation into alleged racist comments by one of his players.

Mourinho's uncompromising stance sends a clear message about the club's zero-tolerance policy on racism as the situation develops. The manager's comments come amid a sensitive period for the club as they await the outcome of the investigation.