Tag: Benfica

Prestianni Banned Six Matches by UEFA for Homophobic Abuse

Gianluca Prestianni
April 2026

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for six UEFA matches after being found guilty of discriminatory homophobic conduct toward Vinicius Junior during a Champions League match. Three matches are suspended for two years, and one provisional ban has already been served. UEFA’s disciplinary body ruled on the incident after an investigation into the Lisbon clash. The case caused a lengthy stoppage during the match, and UEFA has also asked FIFA to extend the punishment more broadly.

Mourinho Soaks Up Derby Drama as Benfica Beat Sporting Late

Jose Mourinho
April 2026

Jose Mourinho was again the centre of attention after Benfica’s dramatic 2-1 win over Sporting, a result that kept Benfica unbeaten in the league season and moved them above Sporting into second place, according to the reports provided. Benfica led through Andreas Schjelderup, conceded, then won it in the 93rd minute through Rafa Silva. Mourinho praised the quality of the game, the atmosphere and both sets of supporters after the final whistle.

Mourinho Leaves Benfica Future Open but Latest Reliable Reports Say He Wants to Stay

Jose Mourinho
April 2026

Jose Mourinho has again refused to give an absolute guarantee over his Benfica future, saying it does not depend only on him. However, the latest reliable reporting also shows he recently said he wants to stay next season, so any immediate exit remains unconfirmed. Mourinho said no coach can promise where he will be years ahead because football changes quickly and clubs also make decisions. At the same time, he has publicly stated he wants to continue at Benfica, which weakens the certainty of the fresh speculation linking him strongly with a quick move elsewhere.

Mourinho Emerges as Newcastle Option if Howe Era Ends

Jose Mourinho
April 2026

Jose Mourinho has emerged as a serious candidate for the Newcastle job if Eddie Howe leaves this summer. Newcastle have not made a change, club’s Saudi-backed ownership is open to appointing a bigger-name figure for the next phase. Howe still has board support, but poor form and growing frustration around the club have increased outside speculation. Mourinho, now at Benfica, is being discussed alongside other options as Newcastle prepare for a potentially disruptive summer in the squad and dugout.

Potter Defends Sweden Squad Call After Mourinho Questions Dahl Omission

Graham Potter
March 2026

Graham Potter responded calmly after Jose Mourinho questioned why Samuel Dahl had been left out of Sweden’s squad. The Sweden coach said the omission was purely a sporting decision and stressed there was nothing negative behind leaving the Benfica full-back out.Mourinho had publicly said Potter would need to explain Dahl’s absence after the defender’s strong season at Benfica. Potter replied that disagreements over selection are part of football and said Sweden remain satisfied with the squad they have chosen for the playoff.

Amorim Linked With Benfica Return After Manchester United Exit

Ruben Amorim
March 2026

Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading candidate to take over at Benfica, with reports in Portugal saying he is near the front of the queue. The move would be politically charged because of his deep ties to Sporting and Benfica’s uncertain position under Jose Mourinho. Amorim’s reputation in Portugal has remained strong despite his short and difficult spell at Manchester United. Reports say Benfica could consider a change if results do not improve, and one pundit has described Amorim as the most logical option because of his title-winning track record in Portuguese football.

Fernandez Casts Doubt Over Chelsea Future After PSG Humiliation

Enzo Fernandez
March 2026

Enzo Fernandez has fuelled fresh uncertainty over his Chelsea future after admitting he does not know where he will be next season. Chelsea are not actively looking to sell, but reports say any deal would require at least a British-record fee. Fernandez made the remark after Chelsea’s 8-2 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Reports linked his preference to Real Madrid if an exit becomes real, while Chelsea’s long contract leverage means only a very small group of clubs could realistically afford him.

Mourinho claims refereeing is warping Liga Portugal as Benfica chase “real vs virtual” table

Jose Mourinho
March 2026

Mourinho said Benfica are competing in two “classifications” and suggested officiating has distorted the title race, hinting he could consider leaving if conditions do not improve. He framed a “real” table that counts and a “virtual” one he uses as motivation, saying the squad knows “what has been happening,” while speaking ahead of the Gil Vicente match with Benfica third on 55 points.

Mbappe ruled out of Benfica second leg after knee issue in training despite Arbeloa optimism

Kylian Mbappé
February 2026

Mbappe is expected to miss Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off second leg vs Benfica after suffering knee pain in training. Reports say tests made it “impossible” for him to play, contradicting Arbeloa’s earlier claim that Mbappe was ready, leaving Madrid to defend a 1-0 first-leg lead without their star.

Benfica chief Rui Costa calls Prestianni suspension “unfair” amid Vinicius racism probe

Gianluca Prestianni
February 2026

Benfica president Rui Costa defended Prestianni after UEFA suspended him for one match while investigating allegations linked to an exchange with Vinicius Jr. Costa said he was not on the pitch to know what was said, insisted Benfica trust the player’s account, and argued it is wrong to label him before the process is concluded.

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