Overview
- Benfica held a pre‑match minute's silence where Mourinho, now their manager, was visibly moved as the club honored his longtime colleague.
- Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter and Benfica issued condolences, while former players including David de Gea, Petr Čech and John Terry shared personal tributes.
- Louro worked with Mourinho from 2001 to 2018 at Porto, Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid and Manchester United, with Inter crediting him in their 2010 Champions League triumph.
- Under his coaching, Vítor Baía, Petr Čech and Júlio César were named UEFA's Best Goalkeeper during trophy‑winning seasons at Porto, Chelsea and Inter.
- A former Benfica goalkeeper with a 23‑year playing career and 23 Portugal caps, he later helped Manchester United secure the Community Shield, League Cup and Europa League in 2016/17.