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Bournemouth land Portugal Defender Antonio Silva ahead of new season

Bournemouth has signed Portuguese centre-back Antonio Silva from Benfica for £25 million. Silva brings extensive top-level experience despite his young age. He replaces Marcos Senesi who departed for Tottenham on a free transfer. Silva is a Benfica academy graduate and a Portugal international player. He expressed excitement for the Premier…

The Economic Times

Hearts' Europa League qualifying opponents revealed after Thursday night result

Hearts will play Benfica in the third round of Europa League qualifiers.

The National (Scotland)

Long-serving Arsenal attacker emerges as surprise pawn in Tottenham transfer: report

Arsenal could do bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur a favour, as they look to land their dream attacker

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The Most Expensive Transfers in Premier League History

Nine Premier League players have cost over £100 million this decade.

Sports Illustrated

Jhon Duran: Ex-Aston Villa striker signs for seventh club of his career aged 22

Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has joined Benfica on a season-long loan deal from Al-Nassr . The 22-year-old Colombia international's loan for the 2026-27 season cost Benfica €6.1m, approximately £5.2m. Benfica has negotiated a €30m option to buy, which would make the move permanent for around £25.5m. Duran previously…

The Independent UK

10 World Cup Stars to Watch in the Transfer Market

Plenty of players used this summer’s tournament to boost their value.

Sports Illustrated

The tough test facing Hearts in the Europa League if they fail to beat Sturm Graz

Hearts will face either Benfica or St Gallen in the Europa League third qualifying round.

The National (Scotland)

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How do Spain produce so many exceptional young players? FourFourTwo visited the Canary Islands to meet the country's wonderkids

Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Fernando Torres, Gerard Pique and Lamine Yamal are just a few of the greats who have shone at the Futures FC tournament, so we went to watch the latest edition

FourFourTwo

Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Chase Arsenal Forward; Haaland Plots Real Madrid Meeting

Morgan Rogers, Julián Alvarez, Lisandro Martínez, Michael Olise and Djed Spence all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated

Hugo Oliveira: New Strasbourg boss confirmed as BlueCo bring in highly-rated coach

Journeyman coach who worked with Marco Silva for seven years takes over Chelsea’s sister team after turning down interest from European clubs

Evening Standard

Bit-Part Real Madrid Players Could Be Offered Alvaro Arbeloa Lifeline

Arbeloa returns to management immediately after leaving Madrid.

Sports Illustrated

Alvaro Arbeloa appointed Fulham manager after Real Madrid exit

Arbeloa succeeds Marco Silva in the Fulham dugout after he moved to Benfica at the end of his contract

The Independent UK

How to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi faces FIFA World Cup 2026 upstarts

Here's how to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, as the Blue Sharks aim to shock the holders.

TechRadar

Why are players sent off for covering their mouths?

Players are being sent off for covering their mouths at the 2026 World Cup, but why?

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The Times of India

Football legend George Best's iconic European Cup winners' medal sells for over Rs 3.5 crore at auction

The medal, awarded after Manchester United’s landmark European Cup victory in 1968, was sold for £305,200 at a Bonhams auction. The final bid comfortably surpassed the auction house’s pre-sale estimate of £150,000 to £250,000.

The Economic Times

Who was Eusébio? Portugal's first global football superstar, aka The Black Panther, whose 60-year-old FIFA World Cup record was just broken by Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has rewritten football history, becoming Portugal's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with a brace against Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old's two goals propelled him past Eusébio's nine-goal record, marking his tenth World Cup strike. This historic achievement also makes him the first player to score in six different World Cup…

The National (Scotland)

'The Special One' returns to Madrid as Real confirm Jose Mourinho appointment

Mourinho has been confirmed as Real Madrid’s new manager after 13 years away following the re-election of president Perez.

France 24

Real Madrid turn to Mourinho again in bid to end trophy drought with 3-year contract

Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid as head coach on a three-year contract, marking a sensational comeback to the Spanish club 13 years after his first spell. The Portuguese veteran replaces Alvaro Arbeloa following a second straight trophyless season and is charged with restoring Madrid’s dominance while managing a…

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Bangkok Post

Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal

MADRID - Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid confirm José Mourinho’s return as manager after 13 years away

The 63-year-old has left Benfica to move back to the Bernabéu, succeeding interim head coach Álvaro Arbeloa after chaotic season at Real Madrid.

The Guardian - UK

Desiré and Guéla Doué lead way at World Cup bursting with brotherly love

In today’s Football Daily: a World Cup stuffed full of siblings

The Independent UK

Marco Silva appointed Benfica manager with Jose Mourinho set for Real Madrid return

Silva had been Fulham head coach since July 2021 but left the club at the end of the season

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Premier League boss joins European giants on two-year contract

Benfica have announced former Fulham head coach Marco Silva has agreed a two-year contract to take over from the departing Jose Mourinho

Evening Standard

Revealed: How much Real Madrid have paid to appoint Jose Mourinho as Benfica confirm double agreement

Marco Silva has agreed to succeed Jose Mourinho at Benfica

Sports Illustrated

Florentino Perez Wins Presidential Election: What Happens Next for Real Madrid?

The 79-year-old has seen off the challenge from Enrique Riquelme.

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