SL Benfica — Portuguese football club from which Newcastle United signed defender Amar Dedic in August 2026.
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… oncerned a series of punishments imposed by the Portuguese football authorities and courts for attacks made by media outlets owned by Porto, calling into question named referees and the refereeing system as a whole, following matches involving, in particular, bitter rival Benfica …
Insulting referees is a right, rules European courtCitizen Digital
… Having arrived in the French capital from Benfica, he failed to establish himself as a regular starter in Spanish coach Luis Enrique's lineup, playing in the shadow of Kylian Mbappe and later Ousmane Dembele. …
PSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star DiomandeCitizen Digital
… The Club World Cup in the United States last year, which served as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup, saw six matches delayed because of extreme weather conditions, including eventual winners Chelsea's game against Benfica in the round of 16 in Charlotte, which was halted for f …
Lightning, downpour, a two-hour delay: bad weather hits the World CupCitizen Digital
… The Club World Cup in the United States last year, which served as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup, saw six matches delayed because of extreme weather conditions, including eventual winners Chelsea's game against Benfica in the round of 16 in Charlotte, which was halted for f …
Lightning, downpour, a two-hour delay: bad weather hits the World CupThe Standard
… The initiative being rolled out at the World Cup is part of a broader effort to combat racism, FIFA has said.The new rule follows controversy earlier this year when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during a Champi …
Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' ruleCitizen Digital
Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nears By AFP June 10, 2026 10:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Roma's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho looks on during the warm up ahead of the Italian …
Benfica say farewell to Mourinho as Real Madrid return nearsCitizen Digital
… He will return after last being in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu 13 years ago, with Madrid paying Mourinho's current club Benfica a reported 15 million euro ($17.25 million) release fee. …
Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho returnThe Standard
… The 63-year-old will return after last being in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu 13 years ago, with Madrid paying Mourinho's current club Benfica a reported 15 million euro ($17.25 million) release fee."We will continue to take pride in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, the best stad …
Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho returnCitizen Digital
Mourinho takes Turkey to top Europe rights court over sanctions By AFP June 04, 2026 10:45 (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 loos …
Mourinho takes Turkey to top Europe rights court over sanctionsCitizen Digital
Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign Mourinho By AFP June 04, 2026 09:41 (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 ba …
Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign MourinhoBarcelona defeated Roma 6-0 in Women's Champions League play, extending their title defence with six points from two league phase matches and 11 goals scored. Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to draw with Paris FC following a penalty incident.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona defeated Roma 6-0 in Women's Champions League play, extending their title defence with six points from two league phase matches and 11 goals scored. Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to draw with Paris FC following a penalty incident.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo left the team's training camp in Denmark on Wednesday after coach Jorge Jesus announced he would be dropped for Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo had been benched in Portugal's Sunday match against Norway.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich in their Women's Champions League season opener, while Arsenal won their opening match with a late goal from Mariona Caldentey.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, was named in Portugal's squad for the Nations League campaign under new coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo has said this would "probably" be his final season in football, during which he has scored more than 950 goals for club and country.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Juventus defeated NEC Nijmegen 5-0 and Crystal Palace beat Lech Poznan 4-0 in Europa League first-round matches, while Bournemouth won their European debut at Real Sociedad and Celtic lost 3-1 at home to Ferencvaros on Thursday.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunderland will play their first European match in 53 years on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light, marking the latest milestone in the club's recovery from League One to a seventh-place Premier League finish in 2025.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Morocco, Spain and Portugal prepare to co-host the 2030 World Cup, Morocco's football federation president claimed the final would be held in Morocco, while Real Madrid coach José Mourinho argued the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid would be a more appropriate venue. FIFA said a final decision would be made in due course.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA rejected Morocco football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa's claim that the 2030 World Cup final would be held in Benslimane, Morocco, stating no decision has yet been made and will be announced "in due course."
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid face Rayo with manager Mourinho seeking a sharper attacking performance from Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, who was at the centre of summer contract speculation amid rumours of an Arsenal move but remains a key player after scoring in Champions League finals in 2022 and 2024.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona will meet Arsenal in the league phase of the Women's Champions League after Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The reigning champions will host Arsenal, Paris FC and Servette, with away trips to Bayern Munich, Roma and HB Koge, while Arsenal face a home match against eight-time winners Lyon.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million on transfer deadline day, matching Liverpool's fee for Alexander Isak. Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when City made contact, with the transfer taking City's spending to over £450 million in the window.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million deal that would equal the British transfer record. The Argentina international is expected to move to City on deadline day.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
José Mourinho was formally unveiled by Real Madrid on Tuesday at their training centre with a low-key ceremony; the Portuguese manager signed a contract until June 2029 and began work when pre-season started on July 10.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newcastle United signed Bosnia-Herzegovina right-back Amar Dedic from Benfica for a reported £30 million on a five-year deal. The 24-year-old, who played three matches for Bosnia at the World Cup this year, will reunite with Newcastle's new manager Matthias Jaissle, with whom he won the Austrian title at Red Bull Salzburg in 2023.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi's head coach expressed confidence ahead of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon at Rabat Olympic Stadium in Morocco on Sunday. Both teams took improbable paths to the final: Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1 in the semi-finals, while Cameroon beat Morocco 3-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, advancing after CAF expanded the tournament from 12 to 16 teams.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga led Malawi to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco, where they face Cameroon and goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, who saved four penalties in the semi-final.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho has been appointed as Real Madrid's new coach on a three-season contract running until 2029, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. He said he is on a "mission" to create the right culture at the club, after Los Blancos failed to win a major trophy in the last two seasons.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal's coach, replacing Roberto Martinez who stepped down after the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus is set to sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alvaro Arbeloa, the 43-year-old former defender and member of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning squad, has been named manager of English Premier League side Fulham on a three-year contract, replacing Marco Silva.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that criticizing and insulting football referees is protected by freedom of speech, but suggesting officials are corrupt or criminal exceeds that protection. The court rejected most cases brought by Porto football club and its former officials over punishments for media attacks on referees following matches involving rival Benfica.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG are in talks with RB Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, who has told the German club he wants to join Paris next season. The 19-year-old is contracted to Leipzig until 2030.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A France vs. Iraq match at the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia was halted for more than two hours due to lightning and torrential rain, marking the first time a tournament match has been paused for weather. France was leading 1-0 when play was suspended.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 2026 World Cup in Philadelphia, a France vs Iraq match was suspended for more than two hours due to lightning and torrential rain, marking the first weather-related match pause at the tournament. France was leading 1-0 when play was halted.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off under a new FIFA rule prohibiting mouth-covering during on-field confrontations, receiving a red card in the first-half stoppage time of Paraguay's World Cup Group D game against Turkey. The rule, announced in April and rolled out at the World Cup, is part of FIFA's effort to combat racism.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Benfica parted company with coach Jose Mourinho, who is close to returning to Real Madrid for a fee of 15 million euros, and announced an agreement with Fulham boss Marco Silva to replace him on a two-year deal.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 percent of votes from around 100,000 members, defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme. Jose Mourinho is expected to be announced as the club's new manager as early as Monday, returning to the Santiago Bernabeu after 13 years, with Madrid reportedly paying Benfica a 15 million euro release fee.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 per cent of votes, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. Mourinho, 63, will return after 13 years away, with Madrid paying his current club Benfica a reported 15 million euro release fee.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jose Mourinho filed suit at the European Court of Human Rights over disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Turkish Football Federation while he managed Fenerbahce. The sanctions, which included a match ban and two fines totalling about $21,000, were issued in November 2024 for remarks about rival supporters and Turkish referees, which Mourinho claims violated his right to freedom of expression.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Benfica confirmed that Real Madrid must pay 15 million euros to sign coach Jose Mourinho, as Real president Florentino Perez seeks to bring back the Portuguese manager 13 years after he left the club in 2013.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →