Benfica — Portuguese football club that competed in the 2026 Europa League league phase and sold midfielder Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea for £107m in 2023.
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Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni will miss Argentina’s first two matches of this summer’s World Cup if selected, as his ban for abusing Vinicius Jr has been extended worldwide. …
FIFA impose worldwide ban on Benfica’s PrestianniThe Ghanaian Times
With two games left in Portugal’s top flight, Jose Mourinho’s Benfica could join the list of ‘invincibles’ to have gone an entire season without losing. …
Mourinho’s unbeaten Benfica miss out on titleJoy Online
With two games left in Portugal’s top flight, Jose Mourinho’s Benfica could join the list of ‘invincibles’ to have gone an entire season without losing. …
Mourinho’s Benfica still unbeaten – but miss out on titleThe Ghanaian Times
… The issue of players covering their mouths became high profile in February when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni raised his shirt while speaking to Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr during a Champions League game. …
FIFA accepts new laws ahead of World CupJoy Online
… One of the names being mentioned as a potential replacement, if Arbeloa is sacked, is Real’s former boss Jose Mourinho, who is currently manager of Benfica in Portugal. …
Why Mourinho could be Real’s ‘ultimate wildcard’Joy Online
… The issue of players covering their mouths became high profile in February when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni raised his shirt while speaking to Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr during a Champions League game. …
Players who cover mouths face red card at World CupJoy Online
… In 2003, he worked as Portugal’s goalkeeping coach under Luiz Felipe Scolari, before later joining Benfica under José António Camacho. …
Daniel Gaspar appointed Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer ahead of 2026 World CupCristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's international camp and will explain his reasons later, after head coach Jorge Jesus denied claims of a rift with the captain and reports that Ronaldo had refused to train. Ronaldo did not play in Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway on Sunday and did not join team-mates greeting visiting fans after the match.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's international camp and will explain his reasons later, after head coach Jorge Jesus denied claims of a rift with the captain and reports that Ronaldo had refused to train. Ronaldo did not play in Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway on Sunday and did not join team-mates greeting visiting fans after the match.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Benfica defeated AC Milan 2-0 in the opening round of the Europa League league phase, with goals from Dodi Lukebakio and Jakub Kaminski. Sunderland marked their Europa League debut with a victory over AZ Alkmaar, with Enzo Le Fee scoring their first-ever Europa League goal from a penalty.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City's new captain Ruben Dias says the club's summer signings are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is embracing new manager Enzo Maresca's ideas. City spent a Premier League record £458m in the transfer window on players including Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, though they lost key players including 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fulham lost 3-2 to Crystal Palace at home after leading twice in the first half, extending their winless run to three games under manager Alvaro Arbeloa. The defeat leaves Fulham as one of only two sides to have lost their opening three Premier League games this season, alongside Coventry City.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record. The deal takes City's spending to a Premier League record £458m for a single transfer window, though the club has also achieved around £300m from player sales.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City have agreed to pay £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, a joint-British transfer record fee. Fernandez will undergo a medical and sign a long-term deal with City, reuniting with manager Enzo Maresca.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, a joint-British transfer record that takes City's spending to a Premier League-record £458m this window. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for £107m, had requested to leave after becoming unsettled at Stamford Bridge.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have agreed to pay £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, matching a British transfer record. Fernandez will undergo a medical before signing a long-term deal with City, reuniting him with manager Enzo Maresca.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad in La Liga, marking Jose Mourinho's second match in his second stint as coach. Mourinho has won his first two matches in charge, beginning with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City are expected to make an offer for Chelsea's Argentina international Enzo Fernandez, with the club setting an unofficial £120m minimum fee. The 25-year-old has been identified as a priority target by manager Enzo Maresca following several high-profile midfield departures.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says winger Vinicius Jr is being bullied on the pitch and needs "great emotional control," after the Brazilian received a yellow card in a 2–1 La Liga win over Espanyol for an argument with an opponent. Mourinho claims opposing players target Vinicius Jr to provoke reactions from the first minute and that this pattern is repeated across all teams.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona permanently after his Al-Hilal contract was mutually terminated, signing a three-year deal as a free agent. Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barca, helping them win La Liga, and this marks his first permanent move to the club after two previous loan spells.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jose Mourinho told Vinicius Jr it was "not worth" leaving Real Madrid, and the Brazilian signed a six-year contract with the club after entering the final 12 months of his previous deal. Mourinho, appointed to a second stint as Real manager in June, said he advised Vinicius that he would only understand Real Madrid's value once he left it.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea have set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who has sought a move since March after a difficult season. Manchester City are among potential suitors, though it is unclear whether they would meet the player's valuation.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bournemouth are finalising an £11.1m move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu, 22, on a long-term contract, marking the club's third summer signing under new manager Marco Rose. The fee comprises an initial £9.4m with £1.7m in add-ons.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a reported UK record fee for a British player. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2033, and the deal surpasses the previous record of £116 million paid by Manchester City for Elliot Anderson.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ipswich Town signed Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku from Leicester City for £20m on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old, who scored 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester, is Ipswich's fifth summer signing as the club prepares for the Premier League.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ipswich Town have signed Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City for £20m on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old, who scored 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester, is Ipswich's fifth summer signing as they prepare for their return to the Premier League.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against FIFA decisions, citing issues including US President Donald Trump's intervention in a suspension case and other changes driven by FIFA president Gianni Infantino such as extended half-time shows and a proposed 64-team World Cup format.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign England international Morgan Rogers in a club-record transfer worth £117 million, with a medical scheduled for Monday and personal terms already agreed. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder will sign a six-year contract until 2032 with an optional additional year, and the deal will become Chelsea's most expensive signing and a new British transfer record.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down following a 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus will sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Fulham have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa, 43, as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who joined Benfica. Arbeloa, who previously managed Real Madrid, received strong references from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and manager Jose Mourinho.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to help Norway defeat five-time winners Brazil 2–1 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes missed a first-half penalty, and despite Neymar converting a late penalty, Brazil exited before the quarter-finals for the first time since 1990.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA will not use the red card law for mouth-covering in confrontations across its competitions, despite approving the rule change. The decision comes after the Benfica-Real Madrid incident in February, where Gianluca Prestianni was banned for homophobic conduct, though UEFA referees may still show yellow cards if warranted.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Diogo Jota, a Liverpool player, died in a car accident in Spain on 3 July 2025, a year before Portugal's World Cup match against Croatia. His teammate Ruben Neves continues to message Jota in a WhatsApp group with Jota's widow and maintains archived conversations to send him messages on special occasions.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been appointed head coach of AC Milan on a two-year contract to replace Massimiliano Allegri. The 41-year-old Portuguese coach will forego remaining pay from Manchester United following his January dismissal.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 41-year-old has agreed to replace Massimiliano Allegri and is expected to sign a two-year contract later this week. Amorim is reportedly forgoing his remaining Manchester United salary following his dismissal in January.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid have confirmed Jose Mourinho's reappointment as head coach on a three-year deal, with the 63-year-old Portuguese coach beginning work when the squad return for pre-season on 13 July. Madrid paid Benfica £13m in compensation, clearing the way for Mourinho's return 13 years after his first stint ended.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Marco Silva, 48, has agreed to become Benfica's new head coach following Jose Mourinho's departure to Real Madrid, with Real Madrid paying Benfica £13m in compensation. Silva, who left Fulham after five years when his contract expired, will sign a contract until the end of the 2027-28 season with an option to extend.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid offered Atletico Madrid 150 million euros for striker Julian Alvarez, but the club rejected the bid, citing the player's 500 million euro release clause.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →