Benfica have been dealt a hammer blow ahead of their crucial Liga Portugal encounter against arch-rivals Porto on Sunday, with several members of the squad ravaged by a viral outbreak. According to reports from Portugal, some members of the coaching staff – including head coach Jose Mourinho – are also believed to have been affected with the symptoms.
Barcelona have commenced their communication with Benfica teenager Goncalo Oliveira's agent over a possible move in the future. The player's entourage met Barca's sporting director Deco, and although only brief talks were held, the Catalan think-tank might consider an offer for the 19-year-old, who is yet to make his senior debut for the Portuguese giants.
It was obvious that Jose Mourinho was finished at Fenerbahce the moment the full-time whistle blew in last month's Champions League qualifier at Benfica. However, it also felt like his time at the top was over, too, because Mourinho no longer seemed quite so special.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has launched a stunning critique of his former rival Jose Mourinho, claiming the Portuguese "hasn't upgraded himself as a coach." After beating Mourinho's Fenerbahce to the Super Lig title last season, Buruk stated he "was better than" Mourinho and that his rival is "not focused like before."
Benfica have publicly backed Jose Mourinho amid his ongoing feud with referees, issuing a furious statement condemning what they called 'double standards' in officiating. The club claimed recent decisions have systematically gone against them and demanded accountability from the Refereeing Council, insisting such performances 'cannot go unpunished'.
Jose Mourinho boldly declares he's a 'much better coach than ever' as Benfica's leader gears up for an epic Champions League showdown with former club Chelsea. After his Fenerbahce departure, the legendary manager has guided his Portuguese team to two wins and a draw
Jose Mourinho, Benfica's new helmsman, has emphatically quashed rumors of Karim Benzema's electrifying European comeback. Despite January whispers, he affirms the 37-year-old star is content and thriving at Al-Ittihad, with no intent to leave Saudi Arabia, despite his legendary Real Madrid legacy
In a fiery defense, Jose Mourinho champions his democratic right to scrutinize referees, just as his tactics are judged, while awaiting sanctions soon after joining Benfica. He's probed for blasting a ref as having 'no personality' in a thrilling 1-1 stalemate with Rio Ave
Porto president and Jose Mourinho's former assistant Andre Villas-Boas has spoken about the reception waiting for the Portuguese manager when he arrives at Dragao with his new side Benfica. The Porto supremo has also revealed the messages which were interchanged between him and Mourinho after the latter's decision to return to the Primiera Liga.
