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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Jose Mourinho returns to club 25 years after leaving

  • Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the new head coach of Benfica.
  • This marks Mourinho's return to the Lisbon club after a brief stint 25 years ago.
  • One of his first assignments will be a Champions League match against his former club Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 30 September.
  • Benfica turned to Mourinho after dismissing Bruno Lage following a Champions League home defeat to Qarabag of Azerbaijan.
  • Mourinho has a decorated career, including three Premier League titles with Chelsea and Champions League wins with Porto and Inter Milan.

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