Benfica to pay sacked coach Schmidt 8.7 million euros
Roger Schmidt, who was sacked as Benfica coach at the end of August, is to receive 8.7 million euros ($9.1 million) in severance pay, the Lisbon club announced on Thursday.
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Torres hails team spirit after Barcelona win at Dortmund
Barcelona's team spirit helped them weather the storm against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday, said Ferran Torres, after the striker came off the bench to net a late double that gave the Spaniards a 3-2 win in Germany.
Benfica held as Skorupski stands tall for Bologna
LISBON : Wasteful Benfica struggled to a 0-0 home against Bologna in the Champions League on Wednesday as visiting keeper Lukasz Skorupski made crucial saves to keep the hosts out.
Simeone credits Atletico's winning streak to squad's fierce competition
MADRID : Atletico Madrid's nine-game winning streak in all competitions has been fuelled by the players competing for their places, manager Diego Simeone said on Tuesday.
Benfica make Tomas Araujo 'decision' amid Manchester United transfer interest
Benfica are hoping to renew defender Tomas Araujo's contract amid interest from Manchester United, according to reports this week.
Ruben Amorim’s former team-mate shows true colours as he admits ‘I’m glad he left’
A former team-mate of Ruben Amorim's says he's delighted to see his old colleague doing so well for himself.
Ruben Amorim could restore Manchester United first-teamers who have only played 45 minutes together
Ruben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time tonight against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.
Benfica secure superb comeback win over Monaco
MONACO, France : Benfica twice came from behind to end AS Monaco's unbeaten run in the Champions League on Wednesday, scoring two late headers to grab a thrilling 3-2 win at the French high-fliers who had Wilfried Singo sent off.