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Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) international Chancel Mbemba scored twice as FC Porto defeated old rivals Benfica 2-1 on Saturday to win the Portuguese Cup for the 17th time. Mbemba, a 25-year-old defender, scored both his goals in the second half of the final played behind closed doors in Coimbra. Victory allowed Porto to
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Joao Felix is tied to a long-term contract at Atletico Madrid, on the back of a €120 million (£107m/$134m) transfer, but admits he is already planning a return to Benfica at some stage. The 20-year-old committed to seven-year deal after completing a big-money switch to Spain in the summer of 2019. Atletico are hoping to
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Benfica Lisbon inflicted its first defeat of the season in the Champions League in Lyon (2-1) Wednesday on the third day at the stadium of Luz de Lisboa, after a big mistake of Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes at the end of the match. ALSO READ: Solskjaer happy to rely on Rashford, Martial for goals With
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The return of Tyronne Ebuehi to the Super Eagles ahead of their upcoming friendly game against Ukraine might not see the light of the day if reports reaching us are anything to go by.
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Two-time European champions Benfica or Turkish side Fenerbahce could face Russian club Spartak Moscow in the Champions League playoff round later this month after Monday’s draw.
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A second Benfica director has been charged in a corruption investigation involving Portugal’s biggest club, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
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Former Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar has left Portuguese champions Benfica after his contract was ended by mutual agreement on Tuesday.
Read More Benfica won the Portuguese Cup on Sunday, beating Vitoria Guimaraes 2-1 in the final to clinch a domestic double after they had earlier retained the league title.
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Atletico Madrid and Benfica are both looking to turn around small first-leg deficits in their Champions League quarter-final home matches on Wednesday, and in the process blow the competition wide open.
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