Manchester United’s past still hangs over European football, especially when big managerial jobs open up as summer gets closer. Now that the international calendar is about to hit another reset, people are already talking about which coaches are on the move after the World Cup.
Following a thrilling late win over Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho is now hoping his old club, Chelsea, can do him a favour in the transfer window. It’s been a week dominated by former Blues bosses, with Antonio Conte’s Napoli exiting the Champions League at the Maradona.
Inter Milan have discovered their UEFA Champions League play-off opponents, with Cristian Chivu’s Nerazzurri side set to take on Bodo/Glimt. It was either going to be the Norwegian side or a match against Jose Mourinho‘s Benfica.
Pep Guardiola offered a frank assessment of Jose Mourinho’s tactical thinking after watching Benfica’s dramatic Champions League win over Real Madrid. The extraordinary finish to the match drew attention across Europe, not only because of how it ended, but because of the broader implications it carried for qualification positions elsewhere.
Benfica delivered one of the most dramatic moments of their Champions League campaign as a late goal by Anatoliy Trubin sealed a 4-2 win over Real Madrid.
Real Madrid were beaten by former manager Jose Mourinho on Wednesday, as he masterminded a 4-2 win with current side Benfica. The Portuguese club qualified for the Champions League play-off round with the victory, so understandably, the 63-year-old was in a joyous mood.
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has expressed his delight at the words of Benfica manager and former boss Jose Mourinho, whom Arbeloa considers a mentor both on and off the pitch.
The intersection of elite football and Formula 1 often reveals striking parallels in how the world’s most successful sporting organisations operate. Heading into the 2025 British Grand Prix, Ferrari found itself navigating a period of intense scrutiny.
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has wished Alvaro Arbeloa well with Real Madrid ahead of their clash in the Champions League, albeit not when the two face off at the Estadio da Luz.
Barcelona have been very busy during the winter transfer window – in particular, in their efforts to sign young players to strengthen La Masia. As many as four deals are closed to being finalised with one week to go until the market closes, and there are hopes that a couple more could be done.
Cristian Chivu answered criticism in the most effective way possible, letting Inter Milan’s football do the talking after a dominant 6-2 comeback win over Pisa.
For too many Manchester United supporters, the mention of Jose Mourinho still evokes the last period of sustained silverware at Old Trafford. Appointed
Inter vice-President Javier Zanetti has told a selection of stories involving the likes of Jose Mourinho, Diego Maradona, Ronaldo and Lionel Messi while reviewing his 30-year association with the Nerazzurri in an in-depth interview with Corriere dello Sport.
Tuesday’s thumping victory over AS Monaco means that Real Madrid are well-placed to secure a top 8 place in the league phase standings, which would ensure they immediately progress to the Champions League Round of 16.
Manchester United’s managerial situation continues to dominate headlines as the club navigates another turbulent season. Interim head coach Michael Carrick has been tasked with steadying the ship after Ruben Amorim’s shock departure, highlighting the challenges of leadership transitions in elite football.
Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini jokes it is a pleasure to meet Benfica coach Jose Mourinho other than ‘during matches’ and confirms pursuit of a new striker in January.
Juventus face Benfica in the Champions League today, with Jose Mourinho’s side aiming to extend their impressive run of form against the Bianconeri. The fixture carries historical weight, as the two clubs have met numerous times in European competition, with the Old Lady yet to record a victory against the Portuguese side.
Jose Mourinho has responded to rumours linking him with a return to the dugout he has previously been in. The Portuguese leader will always be linked to teams across Europe thanks to his impressive record spanning the last 20 years.
N’Golo Kante remains a fan favourite among Chelsea supporters, a status built over years of hard work and consistency at the club. The Blues brought him in from Leicester City for around £32 million, signing him ahead of the 2016/17 campaign.
Real Madrid presented new manager Alvaro Arbeloa on Tuesday, following the surprise dismissal of Xabi Alonso on Monday evening. The promoted Castilla boss was non-committal on both the length of his stay has manager and what style of football he would seek to play.
Given what a good speaker Liam Rosenior is, we all had high expectations for his first press conference as Chelsea manager. But still, the new boss managed to exceed them, speaking at some length about his plans for the club.
European football expert Andy Brassell was on TalkSport today, giving his take on the impending appointment of Liam Rosenior as Chelsea manager, from the perspective of someone who had followed the coach especially in his time in Ligue 1.