Bring on the Pool

Last updated : 28 September 2005 By Paul Lagan

Jose Mourinho was in typical mood in the press conference for tonight's Champions League match at Liverpool.

"They didn't score in the semi-final against us but I accept they beat us," said Mourinho. "They played in the final and we stayed at home, so of course I accept it.

"I was upset at that time but not any more. They beat us but they didn't score. I will say that for all my life but it doesn't mean I am sad.

There are certain highlights in your career that you never forget and I won't forget the goal nobody saw.

"In five matches, we beat them three times, they beat us once and we drew once. The game at Anfield, where everybody says they beat us was, I think, a zero-zero draw."

And Mourinho believes the introduction of goal-line technology would put an end to the disagreements.

"Using simple technology we could put a stop to wrong decisions," he said.

"The use of chip technology in the ball - which works through the transmission of a sound signal - would confirm if the ball crossed the line or not.

"It is so simple to resolve and yet these errors keep happening."

And Mourinho insists that Liverpool were not the best team in the competition last season.

He added: "Nobody can prove who is the best team in Europe but I do not believe it was Liverpool last season.

"Many times the Champions League winner is not the best team in Europe. I believe Barcelona played the best in the competition last season.

"When I won the competition with Porto we didn't have to face AC Milan or Real Madrid."