Ferguson target for Mourinho riposte

PORTO coach Jose Mourinho has launched another furious attack on Alex Ferguson as the simmering tension between the pair boiled over, ahead of tonight’s Champions League showdown at Old Trafford.

Ferguson angrily berated his opposite number on the touchline following the Portuguese side’s 2-1 victory a fortnight ago and the Scot went on to allege that the “diving” home players were cheats and veteran keeper Vitor Baia had played a major role in getting skipper Roy Keane sent off.

On hearing the Manchester United boss had not only refused to back down from those comments but also claimed Porto were trying to influence Russian referee Valentin Ivanov ahead of tonight’s game, Mourinho went on the offensive and questioned the fear he believes is seeping out of the home camp.