JOSE MOURINHO

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Benfica boss Jose Mourinho plays down rumours of Real Madrid return

Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports linking him with a sensational comeback to the Bernabeu, insisting there is no truth to speculation about a second spell in charge of the Spanish giants.

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Alvaro Arbeloa targets Jose Mourinho exit in Lisbon Champions League showdown

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has admitted he wants to "eliminate" Jose Mourinho and Benfica when the two sides meet in the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday night.

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Newcastle handed long trip as Mourinho set for Madrid reunion in Champions League play-offs

The Champions League knockout play-off draw has produced several high-profile clashes, with Newcastle United facing a demanding trip to Azerbaijan and Real Madrid set for a dramatic reunion with Jose Mourinho's Benfica.

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Jose Mourinho 'surprised' to see inexperienced Michael Carrick in charge at Man Utd

Jose Mourinho has taken a thinly veiled swipe at Manchester United for appointing inexperienced managers, making a subtle dig at his former club.

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Jose Mourinho delighted with Benfica's 'deserved win' over Napoli in Champions League

Jose Mourinho has said Benfica "deserved everything" after they overpowered Napoli in Lisbon to keep their Champions League play-off hopes alive with a vital 2-0 victory.

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Own-goal secures grinding win for Chelsea against Jose Mourinho's Benfica, Liverpool lose

Chelsea secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Jose Mourinho's Benfica at Stamford Bridge, thanks to an 18th-minute own goal by defender Richard Rios.