A sublime Vinicius Junior strike was enough to hand Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Benfica in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs in Lisbon on Tuesday, it was however marred by alleged racist abuse towards the Brazilian superstar, Afrosport reports. The fixture was seen as the biggest of this round after the Portuguese side, led by former Los Blancos boss Jose...
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insisted he will always be a blue as he returns to Stamford Bridge with Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Portuguese tactician will be in West London for the eighth time after two successful stints that saw him win the Premier League thrice, the EFL Cup thrice and the FA Cup. He joined Benfica a fornight...
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca does not see any reason to panic about his side’s recent drop in form as they prepare to welcome former coach Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge against Benfica on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The Blues started the season unbeaten in their first four league games but have lost three of their last four matches in all competitions, including back-to-back league defeats against...
Benfica have confirmed Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a two-year contract until the summer of 2027, Afrosport reports. The 62-year-old replaces Bruno Lage, who was dismissed following Tuesday’s shock Champions League defeat to Qarabag at home. Mourinho returns to management less than a month after being sacked by Fenerbahce, ironically in the wake of a Champions League play-off defeat to his new club. He...
Benfica are in negotiations with Jose Mourinho to become their new manager following the sacking of Bruno Lage, Afrosport reports. Lage was dismissed on Tuesday night after their shock 3-2 defeat to Qarabag in their Champions League opener at Estadio da Luz. Benfica president Rui Costa has revealed they are swiftly looking to appoint a replacement before Saturday’s league match AVS. He, however, refused to confirm...
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