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Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) talks with Referee Francois Letexier, of France, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Football gods decide to look other way: Mourinho, Capello on Argentina vs Egypt

July 08, 2026 3:29 pm

FIFA World Cup: Real Madrid manager believes Pharaoh’s courage wasn’t rewarded; Italian laments inconsistency in refereeing

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior argues with Benfica's head coach José Mourinho after scoring the opening goal during a Champions League playoff soccer match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon. (AP Photo)

Jose Mourinho wants Real Madrid players to exit FIFA World Cup early

June 26, 2026 6:04 am

When asked if any of the teams had impressed him so far, Mourinho said: “Some of the matches, after 10 minutes, I switch off (the TV)... Brazil-Morocco was a great game. Other games, I had some nice dinners and some nice sleeps."

Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho. (PHOTO: AP)

Jose Mourinho appointed new Real Madrid manager

June 12, 2026 7:05 am

This will be Mourinho's second stint at Real after he had earlier spent 3 seasons starting in 2010. However, his time then was generally considered a disappointment, with only one La Liga title and one King’s Cup to his name among the three main competitions.

Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho celebrating at the end of Champions League match against Real Madrid. (PHOTO: AP)

I don’t want him at Real Madrid: Iker Casillas on Jose Mourinho return rumours

May 12, 2026 10:00 pm

Mourinho had spent 3 season at Real in a stint starting in 2010 but is time there was generally considered a disappointment, with only one La Liga title and one King’s Cup to his name among the three main competitions.

‘Called me a traitor 50 times’: Jose Mourinho hits back after red card in Benfica vs Porto 2-2 draw

March 10, 2026 1:49 pm

The flashpoint came in stoppage time when Jose Mourinho was shown a red card following an incident near the Porto bench after the referee ruled that he had kicked a ball toward the Porto dugout.

The atmosphere grew hostile after play resumed, with Vinicius and Mbappe loudly booed by the home crowd whenever they touched the ball. (AP Photo)

Real Madrid vs Benfica Champions League clash halted due to alleged racist slur against Vinicius Jr

February 18, 2026 1:08 pm

Television pictures showed the Gianluca Prestianni covering his mouth with his shirt before making a comment that Vinicius and nearby teammates interpreted as a racial slur against the 25-year-old

Mourinho admits tactical confusion before Trubin's dramatic winner

January 29, 2026 4:59 pm

Pep Guardiola hails Mourinho’s strategy: ‘But it was good from Jose, wasn’t it?’

Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho celebrates at the end of a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in Lisbon, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo)

'I got carried away': Why did Jose Mourinho apologise to Álvaro Arbeloa after humbling Real Madrid

January 29, 2026 12:13 pm

Mourinho admitted that having his goalkeeper score a headed goal had left him surprised. “I’ve won and lost many matches, but I had never won one with my goalkeeper scoring in the last minute. I thought I had seen everything in football, but in the end, I hadn’t.”