Jose Mourinho swiftly diffused tensions with Porto supporters after his provocative Benfica unveiling stirred backlash. The 62-year-old icon, who launched his career with Lisbon's giants in 2000, emphasized his return aims for harmony, not conflict with Porto or Sporting, despite bracing for a frosty Dragao showdown in October
Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to cool tensions with Porto fans after sparking anger with his unveiling comments at Benfica. The 62-year-old Portuguese coach, who began his career with the Lisbon giants in 2000, stressed that his return is not about 'waging war' on Porto or Sporting, despite admitting he expects a frosty reception when Benfica visit the Dragao in October.
Rafael Leao, AC Milan's star forward, was devastated when his dream Benfica deal collapsed after the club broke their promise to send a van for training, leaving him in tears. He then joined rivals Sporting CP, debuting professionally before departing Portugal
Ruben Amorim insisted that Manchester United are his "only club" while reacting to Jose Mourinho's appointment at Benfica. Mourinho has signed a two-year contract with Benfica after being sacked by Fenerbahce right at the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
Ruben Amorim firmly declared Manchester United as his sole focus, reacting to Jose Mourinho's exciting Benfica comeback. Mourinho sealed a two-year deal after his abrupt Fenerbahce exit at the 2025-26 season's onset
After a stunning 25 years away, Jose Mourinho returns to Benfica with a savvy two-year deal that includes a clever clause, offering both sides the flexibility they need amid fresh uncertainties
The latest round of action across Europe's elite leagues saw Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Porto maintain their winning starts to the 2025-26 season. However, while everyone expects Bayern to run away with the Bundesliga, Barca are hot on the heels of Madrid in La Liga, while Porto are presently processing the news that the most famous manager in the club's history has just taken charge of their hated rivals Benfica.
Europe's top leagues buzzed with excitement as Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Porto kept their flawless starts in the 2025-26 season. Bayern eyes Bundesliga supremacy, Barca chases Madrid fiercely in La Liga, and Porto reels from Benfica's hire of their legendary former boss
Benfica have released behind-the-scenes footage from Jose Mourinho’s first game back at the club, with the outspoken Portuguese delivering an X-rated team talk to his players before heading into action against AVS Futebol SAD. The ‘Special One’ is back where it all began for him, having returned to his homeland, and has clearly lost none of his passion for his game.
