Galliani: I respect Mourinho very much and I hope he can respect me

Italian media football-italia reported that Benfica coach Mourinho said at the Corriere dello Sport centenary event that he respects AC Milan very much and Juventus is also one of the greatest teams in Italy. AC Milan's meritorious executive Galliani said that he respects Mourinho very much and hopes that he can respect him.

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This is a forum organized by Corriere dello Sport to commemorate its centenary. Mourinho, who coaches Benfica, participated in the meeting via video. Galliani and Buffon were also guests at this event, and the three of them discussed the competitive relationship between Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus.

Mourinho said that he has always had the highest respect for AC Milan. At the same time, he believes that Juventus is one of the greatest teams in Italy, and can even be said to be the greatest team. "I always remember that in the years I coached Inter Milan, I both beat Milan and lost to them. But Galliani and Berlusconi always came to the dressing room to congratulate us. Because of this, I have deep respect for Galliani." Mourinho said.

Galliani responded: "I have never regarded myself as Mourinho's opponent. I respect him, and I hope he can respect me too." As for his former Milan Derby opponent, Galliani, who can be said to be a gold medal executive in Serie A, is also flawless when talking about Mourinho.

Buffon interjected, insisting that the rivalry between Inter Milan and Juventus was not always harmonious and friendly. "There has never been a 'friendly' relationship between Juventus and Inter Milan," Buffon said. "At that time, we really wanted to beat them. But then I met Mourinho, and he would make jokes or say things that made you unable to hate him anymore."