Portuguese Football in English
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has become the subject of growing speculation, with German giants Bayern Munich this week credited with an interest in the midfielder.
Fernandes, who is a popular figure at Old Trafford despite United’s struggles, saw his future thrown into doubt after a recent report that he may be available for a surprise departure at the end of the current season.
It was a turbulent week for Portuguese forward Rafael Leão in Italy with AC Milan, beginning with the wrath of his own supporters and ending with a devastating cameo on Saturday.
Leão was whistled by sections of the Milan fanbase upon being substituted against Genoa last weekend, after which he headed straight to the dressing room. This matchday was a happier story, with the Seleção man providing a goal and an assist as the Rossoneri hammered Cagliari 5-1 at San Siro.
Portuguese coach Ricardo Sá Pinto has become national champion for the first time as a manager after guiding APOEL FC to the title in Cyprus.
APOEL ended a five-year wait to regain their crown, in what was a typically turbulent year for ex-Portugal international Sá Pinto, who was banned for four months during the campaign.
Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus lifted the Saudi Arabian championship on Saturday evening, with his Al Hilal side finally clinching the trophy amid a phenomenal season in the Pro League.
Al Hilal are undefeated and have dropped just four points all season, in what has been a world-record breaking campaign. With three matches remaining, Jesus’ men moved 12 points clear of Luis Castro and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr to add his name to a growing list of Luso winners of the Saudi title.
José Mourinho says his dislike for taking breaks from football leads him to take more difficult jobs, while other managers bide their time waiting for the best possible chance of success.
Mourinho last managed at AS Roma, where he won the Europa Conference League and reached back-to-back European finals. The Portuguese left the Italian capital in January, but is keen to return to management as soon as possible.
