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'Jose Mourinho hasn't lost anything!' – Pepe insists ex-Real Madrid & Chelsea boss is now a 'much more thoughtful coach' with Benfica homecoming 'beneficial for Portuguese football'

Portugal legend Pepe has heaped praise on his former manager Jose Mourinho following his return to management with Benfica. The pair worked together at Real Madrid in what was, at times, a fractious relationship. But Pepe is delighted to see Mourinho back in his homeland, after he took his place in the dugout at the Estadio da Luz.

Juventus youngster Kenan Yildiz hailed as 'a complete player' by Turkey boss as Hakan Calhanoglu labelled 'extraordinary and fundaemntal' to Inter

Turkey head coach Vincenzo Montella has showered praise on two of his best players - Juventus youngster Kenan Yildiz and Inter playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu. He called Yildiz "a complete player" after his breakthrough at club level, and described Calhanoglu as "extraordinary" after the midfielder reclaimed a "fundamental" role at Inter. Montella’s backing comes as both men carry big club responsibilities and Turkey look ahead to World Cup qualifying tests.