Benfica fire coach Schmidt
LISBON : German Roger Schmidt has been sacked as head coach of Portugal's Benfica, the club said on Saturday.
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LISBON : German Roger Schmidt has been sacked as head coach of Portugal's Benfica, the club said on Saturday.
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