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Real Madrid boss Mourinho on Clásico win over Barcelona: “We won comfortably and deservedly”
Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid José Mourinho secured the most significant result of his second spell at Real Madrid after overcoming bitter rivals...
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Mourinho slams treatment of Vinícius Júnior by Spanish authorities after suspension: “Things are being done shamelessly”
José Mourinho was left shocked by the decision of the Royal Spanish Football Federation to announce a four-match suspension issued to Vinícius...
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Mourinho asks for credit following Real Madrid’s stunning comeback win at Roma: “The coach is responsible for the poor first half, and the players are responsible for the good second half...”
Roma 3-4 Real Madrid José Mourinho’s Real Madrid are in a strong position to advance from the league stage of the Champions League, after a...
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Mourinho slams officials as Real beaten by Atletico: “I don’t want to think it was fixed” [video]
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Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid José Mourinho suffered defeat in his first Madrid derby since returning to Spain, as his Real Madrid side were...
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Mourinho says Vini Jr’s “time will come” as Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1 in Champions League opener
Real Madrid 2-1 Internazionale José Mourinho’s Real Madrid got off to a winning start to their Champions League campaign, beating Italian champions...
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Mourinho laments ‘naive’ Real Madrid players, but refuses to criticise Mbappé after loss 1-0 to Real Betis: “We all take the penalty together” [video]
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Real Betis 1-0 Real Madrid José Mourinho opted to praise the performance of his Real Madrid side, following their first loss of the new season in La...
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Mourinho salutes Mbappé as Real’s winning start continues [Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad]
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José Mourinho has two wins from his opening two games in La Liga upon his return as Real Madrid manager, after watching his side produce a strong...
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Mourinho revels in Real Madrid’s “victory with soul” after opening day La Liga win
Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid José Mourinho was full of praise for his Real Madrid side after a late winner from substitute Carlos Espí saw the...
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Real Madrid legend Nacho Fernández: “Mourinho is exactly what they need”
As José Mourinho prepares for his second stint in charge of Real Madrid, one of the players to whom he gave a debut during his first spell has...
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Official: Real Madrid confirm Mourinho return
Real Madrid confirmed the highly-anticipated appointment of José Mourinho as manager on Thursday evening, bringing the Portuguese back to the club...
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Will he stay or will he go? Benfica fans have their say on Mourinho’s probable exit
All the signs point to José Mourinho ending his second spell at Benfica after the final match of the season at Estoril this coming weekend. News...
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Mourinho targeted by Real Madrid president Pérez for sensational return – report
José Mourinho is no stranger to headlines, but stories in the early part of this week surrounding a potential return to Real Madrid has seen the...
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Ivanović helps Benfica bulldoze Moreirense with 4-1 victory at the Luz
SL Benfica 4-1 Moreirense SL Benfica put on a professional display at the Estádio da Luz with a brace from Franjo Ivanović guiding the Lisbon club...
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Benfica maintain pressure on league leaders with Vangelis Pavlidis’ hat-trick giving Eagles vital 3-1 victory against bold Estoril side
Benfica 3-1 Estoril Praia Saturday’s match between Benfica and Estoril was always going to be a thrilling encounter between two of Portugal’s most...
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Portugal’s 10 Best Football Managers, Ranked
Portugal has become a prodigious incubator for talented managers. Four or five decades ago, Portuguese football coaches were viewed in a poor light...
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Benfica players sing Mourinho’s praises: “He truly is a special coach”
Whether or not José Mourinho will be a success at Benfica remains to be seen, but judging by recent press declarations, the charismatic Portuguese...
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Benfica 2-0 Napoli – Eagles roar back into Champions League contention
Benfica beat Napoli 2-0 in the Portuguese capital tonight in what was undoubtedly the Lisbon club’s best performance since José Mourinho returned to...
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Benfica vs Sporting 2000/01 – the night Mourinho’s Benfica bettered Sporting and changed Portuguese football forever
It was one of the most important games in the history of modern Portuguese football, only nobody knew it at the time. In one stroke, it defined the...
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José Mourinho, Rui Costa and António Silva lambast officiating after Casa Pia hold Benfica to 2-2 draw in Lisbon
A stoppage-time goal by 18-year-old Renato Nhaga gave struggling Casa Pia a shock 2-2 draw at Benfica tonight, but all the talk after the match was...
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Mourinho’s Benfica click in impressive style to blow away Vitória 3-0 in Guimarães
It’s taken a while, and a tough schedule upon his arrival did not help, but José Mourinho’s Benfica put in arguably their best performance, and...