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Jose Mourinho in advanced talks to take reins at Benfica as Bruno Lage is immediately sacked after humiliating Champions League defeat to Qarabag

Jose Mourinho is reportedly in advanced talks to take the reins at Benfica after the Portuguese club sacked manager Bruno Lage in the aftermath of their humiliating Champions League defeat to Qarabag FK. The Liga Portugal giants blew a two-goal lead on their way to a 3-2 defeat in their Champions League opener at home on Tuesday. Lage was immediately relieved of his duties after the game.

USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino one of five names on Man Utd's Ruben Amorim replacement shortlist as pressure builds on Portuguese tactician

Manchester United have reportedly come up with a shortlist of five potential successors to replace under-pressure boss Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a candidate for the job, along with Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner, former England coach Gareth Southgate, Fulham's Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth.

How Nicolas Jackson's Chelsea dream turned into a nightmare after bizarre contract extension – with Bayern Munich loanee out for Champions League revenge against his parent club

The most tantalising fixture on matchday one of the new Champions League season comes from the Allianz Arena, where kings of Germany Bayern Munich play host to Club World Cup winners Chelsea. These two teams have history - this will be the Blues' first trip back to Bavaria since lifting their first European Cup there in 2012 - but there is an extremely contemporary entity now linking them.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca explains Nicolas Jackson exit & opens up on text exchange ahead of swift Champions League reunion with Bayern Munich loanee

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has explained the club's decision to let Nicolas Jackson join Bayern Munich on a season-long loan. The striker secured a deadline day move to the German giants, just when it looked like a switch to the Bundesliga might not happen. Now, the Senegal international's current team are set to face his old employers in the Champions League.

'I've decided to assert my rights!' – Al-Hilal in legal battle with left-back Renan Lodi as ex-Atletico Madrid star attempts to terminate his contract

Renan Lodi has unilaterally terminated his contract with Saudi heavyweights Al-Hilal after he was excluded from the list of players registered for the Saudi Pro League. A legal battle between the two parties is set to ensue, as the former Atletico Madrid left-back has vowed to "assert his rights like any worker" after being deprived of the chance to play regularly.

'Pundits cannot stop talking!' – Arne Slot lashes out at critics of Liverpool's lavish spending in defence of Florian Wirtz's slow start after £116m transfer

Arne Slot has jumped to the defence of Florian Wirtz after his slow start at Liverpool, while hitting out at those criticising the club's lavish spending. The Reds have been targeted after splashing £116 million ($158m) on the German and £450m ($615m) on arrivals overall, but Slot says that is not a fair assessment.

Why Dele Alli & Tom Brady partnership at Birmingham will be ‘tough’ – with doubt cast over Championship move for ex-Tottenham star following shock Como release

Dele Alli has been told why it will be “tough” for him to land a working relationship with NFL legend Tom Brady at Birmingham City. Ex-England international Dele finds himself in the free agent pool again after being released by Como. A return to his homeland has been speculated on, with ambitious teams in the Championship among those said to be keen.

Senne Lammens' brother felt Galatasaray was a better move than Man Utd amid fears £18m goalkeeper could join list of players to 'succumb to pressure' at Old Trafford

Senne Lammens' brother has admitted he felt that the Belgian goalkeeper should have joined Galatasaray instead of Manchester United in the summer transfer window, amid fears he would "succumb to the pressure" of life at Old Trafford. Lammens completed an £18 million ($25m) deadline day move from Royal Antwerp as the Red Devils decided against placing a formal offer for Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez.