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Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho — Benfica head coach who previously managed Real Madrid (2010-2013) and is being considered by Real Madrid to replace current manager Alvaro Arbeloa.

2026-04-292026-05-21

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  1. May 2026
  2. his native South Africa.McCarthy remains one of Bafana Bafana’s greatest football icons and the country’s all-time leading scorer after an illustrious playing career that saw him shine for clubs such as FC Porto, where he won the UEFA Champions League in 2004 under José Mourinho

    The Standard

    McCarthy faces emotional South Africa reunion
  3. Benfica's Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid By AFP May 01, 2026 07:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Benfica's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho runs on to the pitch to retrieve loose ball during

    Citizen Digital

    Benfica's Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid
  4. April 2026

Yesterday

  1. Manchester City faces 115 Premier League financial charges

    Pep Guardiola, who has managed Manchester City for 10 seasons and won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, and a historic Treble, may leave the club at season's end as an independent commission continues to investigate more than 100 charges of alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. Manchester City has denied wrongdoing throughout the case.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kenya drawn with South Africa in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

    Kenya's national football team faces South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea in Group D of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which run from September 2026 to March 2027. The draw sets up an emotional reunion for Kenya coach Benni McCarthy, who was South Africa's all-time leading scorer and won the UEFA Champions League with FC Porto in 2004.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 16 May

  1. Arbeloa says he'd be happy if Mourinho returns to Real Madrid

    Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho, currently at Benfica, replaces him and leads the club next season. Mourinho previously managed Madrid between 2010 and 2013.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Carrick expects Manchester United managerial decision soon

    Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Friday his Old Trafford future will be resolved "pretty soon" following reports he will be offered the job permanently. Contract talks over a two-year deal with an option of a further season are believed to be underway.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Real Madrid coach Arbeloa calls for collective unity after Barcelona loss

    Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said his club needs to prioritize collective teamwork over individual talent after Barcelona beat them 2-0 in the Clasico to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles. Arbeloa cited the need for a clearer strategy and noted that Madrid dropped points in games they should not have lost.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Real Madrid face Barcelona amid internal turmoil, trophy drought

    Real Madrid meet Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday trailing by 11 points with four matches remaining in La Liga, facing potential relegation from the title race. The club is in disarray, with fans protesting Mbappe's commitment, two training-ground bust-ups reported, and manager Alvaro Arbeloa at odds with players as president Perez considers appointing Jose Mourinho.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Barcelona coach Flick celebrates Raphinha's return from injury

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick welcomed winger Raphinha's return from a hamstring injury as the Catalans, 11 points clear of Real Madrid, close in on the Spanish title. Flick's team can win a second successive La Liga title this weekend if they beat Osasuna and Real Madrid drop points to Espanyol.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Benfica coach Mourinho denies Real Madrid contact

    Benfica's head coach José Mourinho has stated he has had no contact with Real Madrid.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Espanyol faces Real Madrid seeking first win of 2026

    Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. PSG beats Bayern 5-4 in thrilling Champions League semi-final

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a penalty and adding another goal. The match was described as a breathless display of attacking football between two teams with world-class attacking players.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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