Article by Tudor Belivaca – published Tuesday, September 30, 2025 22:13 / Updated Tuesday, September 30, 2025 23:33
Jose Mourinho, the coach of Benfica, has returned to Stamford Bridge for the Champions Liga Liga.
The Portuguese trainer offered an emotional moment on the London arena: he hugged Theresa Conneely, a member of the staff of Chelsea for over 48 years.
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Jose Mourinho / Photo: Imago
Jose Mourinho, the coach who prepared Chelsea over two periods, came to the press conference before the match. There she saw Thress, waited for her with open arms, hugged her and kissed her on her forehead.
Thress Conneely is the club's press officer, according to the official site of Chelsea.
“Thress is the second longest member of Chelsea's staff and is very proud of his work, always taking care of colleagues with snacks and refreshments.
She embodies what it means to be a “family” at the club and works tirelessly to ensure that the activity of the press on the match days is running smoothly. His work as a press officer and accreditation assures that Chelsea's successes reach a general audience, ”Chelsea described on Thress Conneely on the club's official website.
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Jose Mourinho trained Chelsea in two periods: 2004-2007 and 2013-2015. He won with the Stamford Bridge group three times the English championship, three times the League Cup and once the Cup.
The Champions League is much harder to win than the World Club Championship, of course it is. Chelsea has the potential to do it. I see no reason to say “no, Chelsea can't do that.” The team is again on the right track.
I have already played here with Tottenham, Manchester United and Inter Milano. In 90 minutes, I didn't think about where I am or with whom I play with. But, as I said, I'm not blue anymore … I'm red and I want to win
–Jose Mourinho at the press conference preceding the Chelsea – Benfica party
