African Nations Championship
Mourinho thinks VAR was off getting coffee and looks ahead to the Porto showdown
Benfica edged out a nervy win over Gil Vicente on Monday evening and can now turn its attention to the league showdown against FC Porto. Despite the victory, Benfica coach José Mourinho had plenty to complain about regarding VAR, while he spared the referee.
Allegri named as Arbeloa successor
According to AS and Cadena Cope, a crisis meeting took place at Real Madrid between interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa and the squad. It happened after the defeat to Getafe. Meanwhile, in Italy, AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is being put forward as a possible successor to Arbeloa.
They told me that if I didn’t drink or smoke, I could play for Real Madrid
Radja Nainggolan, now at Patro Eisden, reflects on a career often surrounded by controversy and says he wouldn’t change his lifestyle even after being told he could have played for Real Madrid. He also recalls strict moments at Roma under Luciano Spalletti and explains what led to his departure and eventual move to Inter.
