Teenager Jaden Umeh withdrawn from Ireland squad for Grenada friendly
18-year-old to remain with Benfica under-19 side as they look to qualify for Uefa Youth League
Jose Mourinho outlines two key conditions for Real Madrid as La Liga giants plan initial talks with Benfica boss
Jose Mourinho has set two key conditions to join Real Madrid as the club considers replacing Arbeloa with the current Benfica manager.
Revealed: The 'secret clause' in Jose Mourinho's contract allowing him to leave Benfica on the cheap - and his two demands to Real Madrid as he closes in on stunning return
The former Madrid manager is closing in on a sensational return to his former side, with Madrid president Florentino Perez personally sounding him...
Benfica to target Fulham's Marco Silva if they lose José Mourinho to Real Madrid
Mourinho expected to return to BernabéuChelsea also keen on Silva, but Alonso is their first choiceBenfica will target Fulham's Marco Silva as...
Real Madrid 'inform Jose Mourinho of dressing room drama' as Benfica 'approve £5.2m switch'
Jose Mourinho has been installed as the favourite to take the reins at the Santiago Bernabeu next season after Real Madrid endured their worst...
From Spain: Mourinho eyeing Chelsea & Liverpool stars in Real Madrid transfer overhaul
Jose Mourinho is reportedly already thinking about Real Madrid transfer targets if he ends up returning to the Bernabeu as manager. The Benfica...
Lionel Messi receives boost as FIFA approves Otamendi for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup opener
Lionel Messi’s Argentina will have Nicolas Otamendi available for their 2026 World Cup debut against Algeria after FIFA granted amnesty following...
'Operation Mourinho' underway as Real Madrid move to replace struggling Alvaro Arbeloa
Legendary coach in line for second spell with crisis-stricken Los Blancos but Benfica desperate to keep 63-year-old in Portugal
Is Marco Silva off to Chelsea? Fulham still waiting for answer on new contract after six months amid Blues interest
Fulham manager Marco Silva is a target for Chelsea and Benfica as he weighs up a contract offer to stay at Craven Cottage beyond his current deal.
Inside the great race for Champions League football: How Aston Villa could pave the way for Bournemouth, Brighton or Brentford in Europe's top competition... but Jose Mourinho's Benfica can hijack the spot!
Villa currently sit fifth in the Premier League and if they are to finish in that position and win the Europa League, sixth place in the league...
'I made it as clear as possible' - Referee opens up on managing Vinicius Junior and Gianluca Prestianni racism row during Real Madrid clash against Benfica
Referee Francois Letexier discusses his decision to trigger UEFA anti-racism protocols during Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Benfica.
Liverpool title-winner could be set for Premier League return after just one year
Darwin Nunez Ready for Fresh Start There was a time when Darwin Nunez looked destined to become Liverpool's next unstoppable centre-forward. The...
Gianluca Prestianni: Benfica, Argentina winger to miss World Cup games as FIFA impose worldwide ban after Vinicius Junior abuse
Gianluca Prestianni's six-game ban for discriminatory conduct towards Vinicius Junior has been extended worldwide by FIFA.
UEFA Ban of Argentina's Gianluca Prestianni Extends to 2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA has confirmed a global ban for Gianluca Prestianni that will rule the Benfica winger out of two World Cup games if he is selected in...
La FIFA amplía al Mundial la sanción a Prestianni por insultar a Vinícius Júnior
GINEBRA (AP) — La FIFA confirmó una suspensión global el miércoles para Gianluca Prestianni que dejará al extremo del Benfica fuera de dos partidos...
FIFA extends Prestianni ban to World Cup matches
FIFA confirmed a global ban Wednesday for Gianluca Prestianni that will rule the Benfica winger out of two FIFA World Cup games in the United...
Gianluca Prestianni's ban for homophobia extended worldwide by FIFA as Benfica & Argentina winger faces missing key World Cup games
FIFA have extended Gianluca Prestianni's ban for homophobic conduct globally, meaning he could now miss Argentina's first two games at the 2026...
Benfica teenager's big chance to impress Heimir Hallgrimsson
He was one of nine uncapped players named in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s experimental 21-man squad
Heimir Hallgrímsson calls up nine uncapped players including Benfica's Jaden Umeh
Republic of Ireland squad for friendly against Grenada next week will be without Championship players in playoffs
Chelsea’s £40m signing told he needs to ‘put his ego in check’
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: The club badge / logo of Chelsea FC is seen during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between...
Nottingham Forest seek £13m deal in race to beat Jose Mourinho to Benfica transfer
The Reds are eager to bolster their squad this summer and they are reported to have made an offer
Jose Mourinho aims ANOTHER dig at Liga Portugal referees as Porto clinch title after Benfica blow two-goal lead at Famalicao
Jose Mourinho has aimed another dig at the officiating in the Liga Portugal after his Benfica side squandered a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 with...
Villas-Boas tops Mourinho as Porto clinch title
The protégé got the better of his old mentor in Portugal as FC Porto, under the presidency of Andre Villas-Boas, beat Jose Mourinho-coached Benfica...
Transfer news – A departure from PSG this summer is taking shape!
Having arrived at Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 from Benfica, 24-year-old striker Gonçalo Ramos experienced a...
View: West Ham surely know Benfica star is only like-for-like Summerville replacement amid exit links
West Ham United may need to sell Crysencio Summerville this summer, and if they do, Benfica’s Andreas Schjelderup is the man to go for. Nuno...
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Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid: Legendary manager responds to Florentino Perez return rumours and Benfica exit talk
Real Madrid-linked Jose Mourinho addresses the growing speculation regarding a sensational return as Alvaro Arbeloa faces an uncertain future at...
Jose Mourinho responds to Real Madrid return speculation - 'I can guarantee that'
Jose Mourinho is wanted back at Real Madrid by president Florentino Perez, but the veteran Portuguese coach has another year left to run on his...
"No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me", admits Benfica boss Jose Mourinho
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho said Friday there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid, despite speculation the Spanish giants could turn to...
Mourinho: “No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me”
Jose Mourinho addressed speculation surrounding his future during today's pre-game press conference ahead of Benfica's clash with Famalicão, firmly...
Chelsea, Benfica-linked Marco Silva reveals whether his Fulham future depends on European qualification
Fulham manager Marco Silva insists the club's European qualification bid will not affect his final decision over his future.
La Liga president welcomes Mourinho back to Real Madrid: He is always a spectacle!
Jose Mourinho is set to return to Real Madrid this summer as he prepares to leave Benfica.
La Liga president gives honest verdict on Jose Mourinho's potential Real Madrid return
La Liga president Javier Tebas has weighed in on the growing speculation regarding Jose Mourinho’s potential return to Real Madrid. The Portuguese...
Real Madrid open to selling Alvaro Carreras?
Real Madrid are willing to sell Alvaro Carreras in the summer transfer window, according to Fichajes. Carreras joined Madrid from Benfica in the...
Famalicao vs Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Famalicao and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mourinho: Italy do not need a foreign coach
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho has urged Italy to appoint a local as new manager.
Benfica ready to raid Premier League for Jose Mourinho replacement & deal blow to Chelsea's own managerial hunt
Benfica have reportedly identified Fulham boss Marco Silva as the top target to replace Jose Mourinho, complicating Chelsea’s own managerial search.
Benfica helpless to stop Jose Mourinho from Real Madrid move
Benfica will not be able to stop Jose Mourinho from taking the Real Madrid managerial job should the Portuguese boss decide to do so, according to...
Real Madrid star is now open to moving to Arsenal
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Alvaro Carreras, just a season after he joined Real Madrid from Benfica, with a return to England...
Braga want to win Europa League for Joao Moutinho, says Horta
Braga captain Ricardo Horta is determined to win the Europa League for veteran team-mate Joao Moutinho. The Portuguese side face Freiburg in the...
Fulham news: Chelsea-linked Marco Silva on managerial 'shortlist' for top European job
Fulham manager Marco Silva reportedly emerges as a potential replacement for Benfica boss Jose Mourinho, wo
Benfica star hoping 'formidable' Jose Mourinho snubs Real Madrid return
Jose Mourinho is once again at the centre of a whirlwind of speculation as Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reportedly eyes a sensational...
Chelsea blow as manager target could now replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica instead
Benfica have identified Fulham’s Marco Silva as their primary target to succeed Jose Mourinho, setting up a potential tug-of-war with Chelsea for...
Football Leaks hacker Rui Pinto acquitted of 241 counts in second Portuguese trial
Case dismissed after court rules the charges were ‘invalid'37-year-old had been accused of illegally accessing emailsRui Pinto, the hacker behind...
Rios hopes Mourinho remains at Benfica amid Real Madrid rumours
Benfica midfielder Richard Rios is hoping Jose Mourinho remains with the Primeira Liga giants amid reports linking the 63-year-old with a...
Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid would be good news...for Newcastle United fans
The Benfica manager has been linked with a surprise return to the Bernabeu but had previously been mentioned as a possible replacement for...
Jose Mourinho responds to Real Madrid return reports as Benfica boss also reveals 'best place' he managed in
Jose Mourinho has directly responded to the growing speculation linking him with a sensational return to Real Madrid as a replacement for Alvaro...
“What I can tell you” – Ben Jacobs shares what he’s heard about a Chelsea return for Mourinho
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho isn’t in the running for a sensational return to Stamford Bridge according to Ben Jacobs. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA...
What Chelsea sources are now saying about a possible return for Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho is on the brink of going an entire season unbeaten with Benfica in Portugal, but with Chelsea looking for a new manager, it...
Jose Mourinho wants to become Real Madrid manager
Jose Mourinho is keen on returning to Real Madrid as the Spanish club’s manager, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Athletic has reported that...
IFAB: Players who cover mouths to hide discriminatory abuse face red cards
Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will be shown red cards starting at the World Cup, the International Football...
New Fifa ‘Vinicius Law' will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations
The rule change comes after Vinicius Junior reported racial abuse from Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni, who covered his mouth during a Champions...
Real Madrid next manager: Jose Mourinho 'preferred candidate' to become next Los Blancos boss
Real Madrid are reportedly looking to bring Benfica boss Jose Mourinho back to the Bernabeu for the start of the 2026-27 season.
Florentino Pérez wants Mourinho as Real Madrid coach -report
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez wants José Mourinho's return to the Spanish capital, according to a report from The Athletic's David...
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid return is on! Florentino Perez favours Benfica boss to replace Alvaro Arbeloa as manager
Jose Mourinho is reportedly the leading candidate to return to Real Madrid as head coach if Alvaro Arbeloa is sacked. Club president Florentino...
Jose Mourinho twist dampens talk of box office Newcastle United move as £2.6m clause revealed
The Benfica boss has been a constantly linked with Newcastle United throughout the PIF era at St James' Park
Jose Mourinho lined up for shock Real Madrid return after 13 years away
Benfica head coach earmarked as top candidate to replace under-pressure Alvaro Arbeloa
CONFIRMED: Daniel Gaspar joins Black Stars technical bench as goalkeepers' trainer ahead of 2026 World Cup
Daniel Gaspar has been appointed as the goalkeepersâ trainer for Ghanaâs national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Ajax, Benfica tracking Almeria midfielder Arribas
Sergio Arribas' form with Almeria has him on the radar of clubs across Europe.
The Chelsea winger who says his club reminds him of Benfica and the mid-game banter that proves his point
Pedro Neto has compared Chelsea to Benfica in terms of the scrutiny and media attention that comes with playing for the club, revealing in a candid...
Chelsea news: Pedro Neto makes Benfica comparison amid Blues' poor form
Pedro Neto makes a comparison between Chelsea and Benfica amid the Blues' poor form in the Premier League.
Guti warns Real Madrid off re-hiring 'not in prime phase' Jose Mourinho as pressure builds on Alvaro Arbeloa
Real Madrid legend Guti Hernandez has told Florentino Perez to steer clear of Jose Mourinho as the hunt for Alvaro Arbeloa’s potential successor...
Transfer news: £300k-a-week Manchester City star wanted by several big clubs for FREE!
Transfer news surrounds Bernardo Silva as the Manchester City midfielder gets ready to leave the club this summer on a free transfer. PSG are...
Real Madrid 'aware' Jose Mourinho wants sensational return to the club as Benfica release clause expiry date revealed
Jose Mourinho is reportedly eyeing a spectacular return to Real Madrid. The Portuguese tactician believes he has unfinished business in Spain, and...
Ruben Amorim breaks silence on mounting rumours he'll replace José Mourinho at Benfica this summer - report
After a failed stint at Manchester United, Ruben Amorim is now ready for his next job in Portugal if it becomes available this summer.
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Guti: “Mourinho return to Real Madrid? He's not in his prime”
Former Real Madrid player José María Gutiérrez ‘Guti' talked to the press and addressed the rumors suggesting that José Mourinho could return to...
Jose Mourinho addresses his future after rumours of a Chelsea return
Jose Mourinho has cast doubt over his long-term future at Benfica after being mentioned in rumours following Liam Rosenior’s sacking at Chelsea....
Racist abuse against Vinicius not proven as Prestianni is banned for homophobia
The Benfica player was given a six-match suspension, with three games suspended and one already served after a provisional suspension was imposed.
Gianluca Prestianni hit with six-match ban for ‘homophobic conduct' towards Vinícius Júnior
Real Madrid player had alleged he was racially abusedThe incident could yet spark an Ifab law changeThe Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has been...
Six-game ban: Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni learns UEFA-imposed sanction following ‘discriminatory’ abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni receives a six-game UEFA ban for homophobic abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
Prestianni banned for anti-gay slur to Vini Jr.
UEFA on Friday handed Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni a six-match ban for anti-gay conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior during their...
Gianluca Prestianni slapped with huge UEFA ban over Vinicius Jr racism incident
UEFA have suspended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for discriminatory conduct after an investigation into an incident involving Real Madrid...
Benfica star slapped with six-game ban over homophobic comment to Vinicius Jr - NOT 'monkey slur' he was accused of in explosive row
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been handed a six-game suspension for 'discriminatory conduct' during his side's Champions League game against...
Gianluca Prestianni hit with UEFA ban over Vinicius Jr incident after racism accusation
UEFA have completed their investigation into the incident involving Benfica star Gianluca Prestianni and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr in the...
Benfica vs Moreirense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and Moreirense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jose Mourinho spotted chatting with Ireland underage star during a first-team training session
Could a Benfica first-team debut be on the cards for former Cork City prospect and Ireland Under-21 forward Jaden Umeh?
Manchester City ‘considering’ shock transfer move for £107m Chelsea star
Manchester City are eyeing up reinforcements this summer (Picture: Getty)
Manchester City are weighing up a summer move for Chelsea midfielder...
Jose Mourinho back to Real Madrid?! Kylian Mbappe social media activity suggests Frenchman would welcome Portuguese as next manager
Kylian Mbappe has fueled rumors that Jose Mourinho could return to Real Madrid after the Frenchman liked a social media post regarding the Benfica...
An old LB target is back on the table for Real Madrid
Last summer transfer window, Real Madrid went out and spent big on the left back position, bringing in Benfica standout Alvaro Carreras, who was an...
Man Utd pondering move for £39m star who irritated Mourinho by ‘running too much’
Manchester United have reportedly joined the fray for Benfica midfielder Richard Rios, who could be on his way out of the club this summer. The Red...
Young Guinea-Bissau midfielder Alamara Djabi stable after stabbing incident in Denmark
Guinea-Bissauâs Alamara Djabi is in stable condition after being seriously injured in a stabbing incident in Denmark.The 19-year-old...
United strike gold in pursuit of all-action 6'1 colossus who absolutely dominated at Club World Cup - report
Manchester United receive a boost in their pursuit of Richard Rios as Benfica are willing to accept a lower transfer fee this summer.
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Sources: Contact made as Man United battle PL club for potential €45m transfer
Manchester United are going to be one to watch in the race for an intriguing €45m talent this summer, according to sources. Benfica’s Richard Rios...
Midtjylland footballer Alamara Djabi seriously injured after stabbing in Denmark
Incident occurred over the weekend in Herning, the central Danish town where the Superliga club are basedThe Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi...
Bernardo Silva next club odds after Man City star’s masterclass against Arsenal
Silva will leave City at the end of the season (Picture: Getty)
Bernardo Silva will have no shortage of options when he leaves Manchester City at...
Jose Mourinho’s Benfica on the verge of matching Arsenal’s Invincibles – but with a key twist
Unbelievably, it wouldn't be the first time it's happened to Benfica...
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Jose Mourinho open to Real Madrid return
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Jose Mourinho is open to taking charge of Real Madrid this summer. Mourinho is the manager of Benfica, while...
´Football is sometimes thankless´ – Borges rues last-gasp defeat to Benfica
Rui Borges claimed “football is sometimes thankless” after conceding the Primeira Liga title race became more complicated after Sporting CP lost to...
Sporting CP 1-2 Benfica: Rafa deals major title blow to Borges´ men
Rafa came off the bench to snatch Benfica a 2-1 derby win over Sporting CP, moving them up to second in the Primeira Liga and dealing a major blow...
Never change, Jose! Benfica boss Mourinho goes viral for hilarious gesture after 'extraordinary' derby victory over Sporting CP
Jose Mourinho proved once again why he remains one of the most charismatic figures in world football following Benfica’s dramatic 2-1 victory over...
