Russia First League
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.
Traoré is no longer allowed into the gym
Adama Traoré is known for his muscular build, but the West Ham United winger doesn’t have to do as much as other players to maintain it. The 30-year-old Spaniard doesn’t spend much time in the gym, and if his manager has his way, he won’t be going in there at all anymore.
If Manchester City wanted Cucurella, then I wanted him too
Todd Boehly admitted Chelsea signed Marc Cucurella in 2022 partly because Manchester City also wanted him, revealing how he leaned on rival interest while acting as interim sporting director during the club’s post-takeover rebuild.