Benfica – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:24:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Benfica – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 “I’m Focused On Benfica” – Mourinho Addresses Real Madrid Links https://www.theinfostride.com/im-focused-on-benfica-mourinho-addresses-real-madrid-links/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-focused-on-benfica-mourinho-addresses-real-madrid-links/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482764 Jose Mourinho has directly responded to the growing speculation linking him with a sensational return to Real Madrid. Recall that news recently broke that the Benfica boss could be a replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa, and fans have been reacting. Instead of fuelling the fire regarding a second stint in the Spanish capital, the 63-year-old simply [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-focused-on-benfica-mourinho-addresses-real-madrid-links/feed/ 0 Prestianni Never Admitted Racist Abuse Of Vinicius Junior – Benfica https://www.theinfostride.com/prestianni-never-admitted-racist-abuse-of-vinicius-junior-benfica/ https://www.theinfostride.com/prestianni-never-admitted-racist-abuse-of-vinicius-junior-benfica/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:30:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478366 Benfica football club have categorically denied that Gianluca Prestianni admitted to his teammates that he racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior. Recall that Portuguese media had reported that the Argentinian winger confessed his guilt to the rest of the squad, and fans have been reacting. According to the club, that was not the case at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/prestianni-never-admitted-racist-abuse-of-vinicius-junior-benfica/feed/ 0 Gianluca Prestianni’s Suspension Is Unfair – Benfica President https://www.theinfostride.com/gianluca-prestiannis-suspension-is-unfair-benfica-president/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gianluca-prestiannis-suspension-is-unfair-benfica-president/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478227 Benfica president Rui Costa has launched a passionate defence of Gianluca Prestianni amid racism scandal. Recall that the youngster found himself at the centre of a firestorm amid allegations of racial abuse directed at the Blancos star Vinicius Junior during a heated first-leg encounter at the Estadio da Luz. According to Costa, UEFA‘s decision to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gianluca-prestiannis-suspension-is-unfair-benfica-president/feed/ 0 Only A Near-Perfect Benfica Can Knock Real Madrid Out Of The UCL – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/only-a-near-perfect-benfica-can-kick-real-madrid-out-of-the-ucl-mourinho/ https://www.theinfostride.com/only-a-near-perfect-benfica-can-kick-real-madrid-out-of-the-ucl-mourinho/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477737 Benfica manager José Mourinho has described former club Real Madrid as a wounded king. This comes after Los Blancos’ shock loss to Benfica in the UCL, and fans have been reacting. According to him, a vulnerable Real Madrid is a dangerous side to face, and Benfica would need a near-perfect display to advance against the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/only-a-near-perfect-benfica-can-kick-real-madrid-out-of-the-ucl-mourinho/feed/ 0 Benfica Defeated Braga In My Book Despite Draw Result – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-defeated-braga-in-my-book-despite-draw-result-mourinho/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-defeated-braga-in-my-book-despite-draw-result-mourinho/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474526 Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he does not accept the club’s 2-2 draw against Braga. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, as far as he is concerned, his team won the game 3-2, and he feels proud of himself because winning [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-defeated-braga-in-my-book-despite-draw-result-mourinho/feed/ 0 Winless Benfica Can Still Advance In UCL – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/winless-benfica-can-still-advance-in-ucl-mourinho/ https://www.theinfostride.com/winless-benfica-can-still-advance-in-ucl-mourinho/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:05:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470972 Benfica coach José Mourinho has said that he has not given up hope that his team can advance past the UCL opening phase. This is coming despite four defeats in as many games, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though he can say for sure that Benfica will still qualify, no one [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/winless-benfica-can-still-advance-in-ucl-mourinho/feed/ 0 Florentino Perez Said Benfica Is A Club Of My Calibre – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/florentino-perez-said-benfica-is-a-club-of-my-calibre-mourinho/ https://www.theinfostride.com/florentino-perez-said-benfica-is-a-club-of-my-calibre-mourinho/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:30:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467975 Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has said that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez sent a message to him upon his return to the Portuguese club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Perez told him he was happy to see him return to a club [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/florentino-perez-said-benfica-is-a-club-of-my-calibre-mourinho/feed/ 0 Mourinho Is Still A Respected Manager – Pedro Neto https://www.theinfostride.com/mourinho-is-still-a-respected-manager-pedro-neto/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mourinho-is-still-a-respected-manager-pedro-neto/#respond Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:10:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467840 Chelsea forward Pedro Neto has said that Mourinho is still a respected football manager. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Mourinho was hired by Benfica because the club believes that he still has what it takes to positively impact any team he manages. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mourinho-is-still-a-respected-manager-pedro-neto/feed/ 0 I’m A Much Better Coach Than The Jose Of Old – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/im-a-much-better-coach-than-the-jose-of-old-mourinho/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-a-much-better-coach-than-the-jose-of-old-mourinho/#respond Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:10:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467688 Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has said that he feels like a much better coach than before. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while he used to think more about himself when his career as a football manager started, he has transformed into a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-a-much-better-coach-than-the-jose-of-old-mourinho/feed/ 0 Fenerbahce Wasn’t On My Level – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/fenerbahce-wasnt-on-my-level-mourinho/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fenerbahce-wasnt-on-my-level-mourinho/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:10:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466866 Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has come out to admit that it was a mistake to join Fenerbahce football club. He recently revealed that the Turkish team wasn’t on his level, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes he is a coach who should be managing the biggest teams in the world; therefore, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fenerbahce-wasnt-on-my-level-mourinho/feed/ 0 Benfica Cannot Afford Joao Felix’s Salary – Manager https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-cannot-afford-joao-felixs-salary-manager/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-cannot-afford-joao-felixs-salary-manager/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:50:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=459995 Benfica manager Bruno Lage has come out to issue a warning to João Felix. This is coming amid reports saying that the Chelsea forward wants to return to his former club. According to him, Felix wanting a return to the Portuguese club is one thing, the financial aspect of making the move possible is another [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-cannot-afford-joao-felixs-salary-manager/feed/ 0 Gallagher Showed No Attitude Or Intensity Vs Benfica – Marca https://www.theinfostride.com/gallagher-showed-no-attitude-or-intensity-vs-benfica-marca/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gallagher-showed-no-attitude-or-intensity-vs-benfica-marca/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2024 14:10:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390357 Atletico Madrid midfielder, Conor Gallagher’s performance vs Benfica was inexplicable, Marca has said. The Spanish cub was thrashed 4-0 by Benfica in the UCL, and fans have been reacting. According to Marca, Gallagher had no attitude and intensity throughout the game, and he was involved in the penalty that led to Benfica’s second goal. Marca [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gallagher-showed-no-attitude-or-intensity-vs-benfica-marca/feed/ 0 I Feel Proud To Join An Ambitious Club Like PSG – Joao Neves https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-proud-to-join-an-ambitious-club-like-psg-joao-neves/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-proud-to-join-an-ambitious-club-like-psg-joao-neves/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:10:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386460 Paris Saint-Germain have come out to confirm the signing of Benfica’s Joao Neves in a move worth up to €70 million (£60m/$76m). The French club recently had its say via its website, and fans have been reacting. According to Neves, he feels very proud to join an ambitious club like PSG, and he is ready [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-feel-proud-to-join-an-ambitious-club-like-psg-joao-neves/feed/ 0 Benfica Can Longer Reject Bids For Joao Neves – Rui Costa https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-can-longer-reject-bids-for-joao-neves-rui-costa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-can-longer-reject-bids-for-joao-neves-rui-costa/#respond Sat, 03 Aug 2024 18:30:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386341 Benfica president, Rui Costa has come out to explain why the club was forced to accept Paris Saint-Germain’s €70 million (£60m/$76m) bid for Joao Neves. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the club simply reached the point where they could no longer reject [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-can-longer-reject-bids-for-joao-neves-rui-costa/feed/ 0 We’re Not Discussing Anything With MUFC Concerning Joao Neves – Benfica https://www.theinfostride.com/were-not-discussing-anything-with-mufc-concerning-joao-neves-benfica/ https://www.theinfostride.com/were-not-discussing-anything-with-mufc-concerning-joao-neves-benfica/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:20:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367585 Benfica football club has come out to say that claims they have entered into talks with Manchester United over the sale of Joao Neves are blatantly false. The club recently had its say via a press statement, and fans have been reacting. According to Benfica, the club denies the existence of any right of preference [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/were-not-discussing-anything-with-mufc-concerning-joao-neves-benfica/feed/ 0 I’ll Love To Return To Benfica Someday – Bernardo Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-love-to-return-to-benfica-someday-bernardo-silva/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-love-to-return-to-benfica-someday-bernardo-silva/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:46:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365674 Manchester City midfielder, Bernardo Silva has come out to say that he is desperate to return to Benfica someday. He, however, revealed that he cannot make the move until his MCFC contract expires, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has never hidden the fact that he would love to return to Benfica [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-love-to-return-to-benfica-someday-bernardo-silva/feed/ 0 I Won’t Leave MUFC For Benfica After Playing For Porto – Alex Telles https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-leave-mufc-for-benfica-after-playing-for-porto-alex-telles/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-leave-mufc-for-benfica-after-playing-for-porto-alex-telles/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:40:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350572 Manchester United defender, Alex Telles has come out to rule out the prospect of joining Benfica as he nears an Old Trafford exit. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, due to the fact that he enjoyed a trophy-laden four-year stint with Porto between [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-leave-mufc-for-benfica-after-playing-for-porto-alex-telles/feed/ 0 I Didn’t Try To Force A Move From Benfica To Chelsea – Enzo Fernandez https://www.theinfostride.com/i-didnt-try-to-force-a-move-from-benfica-to-chelsea-enzo-fernandez/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-didnt-try-to-force-a-move-from-benfica-to-chelsea-enzo-fernandez/#respond Sat, 25 Feb 2023 22:50:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=342315 Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez has come out to share how nervous he was before sealing a move to Stamford Bridge in the final hours of deadline day. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it was a very stressful period for him because the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-didnt-try-to-force-a-move-from-benfica-to-chelsea-enzo-fernandez/feed/ 0 Benfica Is Bigger Than Enzo Fernandez – Roger Schmidt https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-is-bigger-than-enzo-fernandez-roger-schmidt/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-is-bigger-than-enzo-fernandez-roger-schmidt/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:27:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340803 Benfica manager, Roger Schmidt has come out to react to Chelsea’s record £106.8 million ($131.6m) transfer for Enzo Fernandez on deadline day. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, losing a good player in the winter transfer window is always difficult, but the team [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-is-bigger-than-enzo-fernandez-roger-schmidt/feed/ 0 I Hope The Press Won’t Ruin My Good Relationship With Benfica – Enzo Fernandez https://www.theinfostride.com/i-hope-the-press-wont-ruin-my-good-relationship-with-benfica-enzo-fernandez/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-hope-the-press-wont-ruin-my-good-relationship-with-benfica-enzo-fernandez/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:09:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340781 New Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez has sent a farewell message to Benfica after a British record deal was struck to make him a Blues player. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is very grateful to Benfica fans for the affection he received [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-hope-the-press-wont-ruin-my-good-relationship-with-benfica-enzo-fernandez/feed/ 0 Barcelona Must Take Their Chances – Xavi https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-must-take-their-chances-xavi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-must-take-their-chances-xavi/#respond Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:15:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313614 Barcelona manager, Xavi has come out to blast Barcelona’s performance in a 0-0 draw vs Benfica. He recently revealed that the display wasn’t worthy of the Liga giants and things must improve. According to him, even if his players were by far the superior team vs Barcelona, his players failed to score the important goal. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-must-take-their-chances-xavi/feed/ 0 Aubameyang Was Unlucky Not To Score 2 Or 3 Vs Benfica – Arteta https://www.theinfostride.com/aubameyang-was-unlucky-not-to-score-2-or-3-vs-benfica-arteta/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aubameyang-was-unlucky-not-to-score-2-or-3-vs-benfica-arteta/#respond Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:30:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285192 Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has come out to apologise after missing a very easy goalscoring chance vs Benfica. He recently revealed that the team definitely deserved better, and he agrees that he should have scored at least once. According to him, all hope is not lost and the Gunners will have to give it their [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aubameyang-was-unlucky-not-to-score-2-or-3-vs-benfica-arteta/feed/ 0 Bayern Munich Demolish Benfica https://www.theinfostride.com/bayern-munich-demolish-benfica/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 01:01:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221994 Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski scored two goals each as the German champions demolished Benfica 5-1 on Tuesday to reach the Champions League round of 16 and lift some of the pressure off boss Niko Kovac. Kovac is likely to cling on to his job for at least a few more days after [...]

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]]> Lukaku Will Take Penalties When There Is No Pressure – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/lukaku-will-take-penalties-when-there-is-no-pressure-mourinho/ Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:00:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=187396 Jose Mourinho has said he did not allow Romelu Lukaku to take the penalty against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday to “protect” him. “I want him to take a penalty when there is no pressure, there is no responsibility and there is no need to score the goal. “We are playing in the [...]

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]]> Maybe The Journalists Passed Conte The Wrong Message — Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/maybe-the-journalists-passed-conte-the-wrong-message-mourinho/ Sun, 22 Oct 2017 12:26:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=186147 Jose Mourinho has come out to say his tremendous record of success makes him as easy target for criticism. Manchester United have been blasted this week for their style of football despite drawing with Liverpool at Anfield and beating Benfica in Lisbon in the Champions League. He told a news conference on Friday: “I think [...]

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]]> Manchester United Is One Of The World’s Best Clubs – Lindelof https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-is-one-of-the-worlds-best-clubs-lindelof/ Sat, 07 Oct 2017 12:30:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=184372 Victor Lindelof says he is ready to be patient at Manchester United despite finding himself on the bench since his summer move from Benfica. Lindelof, who cost United £31 million, a club record for a defender, has experienced just four starts this season. “I feel no stress,” he said. “I’m in one of the world’s [...]

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]]> We Must Respect Basel – Herrera https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-respect-basel-herrera/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 06:12:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=181725 Ander Herrera has warned that Manchester United should be prepared for a step up when they make their return to the Champions League on Tuesday. United face Swiss champions Basel at Old Trafford in their first game in Europe’s top club competition for close to two years. Despite being unable to qualify in two of [...]

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]]> Zlatan Is Important Both On And Off The Pitch – Lindelof https://www.theinfostride.com/zlatan-is-important-both-on-and-off-the-pitch-lindelof/ Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:14:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180582 Victor Lindelof says he is happy with his start to life at Manchester United, despite failing to play a minute during the first three games of the Premier League season. Lindelof, 23, was signed from Benfica for €35 million on a four-year contract but has been unable to get into the starting XI because Phil [...]

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]]> Where Will Serge Aurier End Up? https://www.theinfostride.com/where-will-serge-aurier-end-up/ Thu, 03 Aug 2017 02:14:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176403 Serge Aurier’s exit from Paris Saint-Germain this summer has been slow to develop — and it seems that has made him lose a number of potential suitors. Le Parisien reported on Monday that the 24-year-old right-back, who made his request for a transfer known before PSG began preseason training in the United States, is unlikely [...]

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]]> Alexis Sanchez Is Still Not For Sale – Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/alexis-sanchez-is-still-not-for-sale-wenger/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 03:55:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176260 Arsene Wenger has reiterated his determination to hold onto Alexis Sanchez and slammed claims the unsettled Arsenal star’s dose of the flu was part of his plan to engineer a transfer. Sanchez has just one year left on his Arsenal contract after refusing to sign the club’s offer of a new deal and it is [...]

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]]> Lindelof Will Adjust To The EPL – Jose Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/lindelof-will-adjust-to-the-epl-jose-mourinho/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:02:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176153 Jose Mourinho has urged patience with new Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof as he adjusts to the Premier League. The £31 million centre-back has had an underwhelming start to his Old Trafford career following his summer move from Benfica, but Mourinho says the 23-year-old will get the time he needs to settle in. “It is [...]

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]]> Alex Iwobi Flops Against Benfica https://www.theinfostride.com/alex-iwobi-flops-against-benfica/ Sun, 30 Jul 2017 10:40:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=175926 Alex Iwobi was exceptional for Arsenal at the beginning of the 2016/2017 season, starring on the left of an Arsenal front three that were scoring goals for fun. His nimble feet and incisive passing kept Arsenal fluid and dangerous, he even got praise from Alex Ferguson. “I’m impressed with the young boy Alex Iwobi,” Ferguson [...]

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]]> Barcelona Was Always My First Choice – Semedo https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-was-always-my-first-choice-semedo/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 19:32:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172077 Nelson Semedo didn’t think about any other offers once he learned of Barcelona’s interest, the Portuguese said after joining the Catalan club from Benfica in a deal worth an initial €30 million on Friday. Semedo, 23, moves to Barca on a five-year deal as the Camp Nou club hope they’ve finally ended their search for [...]

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]]> Alexandre Lacazette Shines In Preseason Game https://www.theinfostride.com/alexandre-lacazette-shines-in-preseason-game/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:22:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171862 Arsenal’s first preseason game of the summer was highlighted by quite a few promising debuts. Newcomer Alexandre Lacazette may have stolen the headlines with his first goal for the club in Thursday’s 2-0 win over Sydney FC in Australia, but there were plenty of other noteworthy performances from Arsene Wenger’s debutantes. Here’s a look at [...]

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]]> Benfica Ready To Replace Manchester United Bound Nelson Semedo https://www.theinfostride.com/benfica-ready-to-replace-manchester-united-bound-nelson-semedo/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:20:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169688 Benfica are ready to turn to their young star as a replacement for Manchester United target Nelson Semedo. Jose Mourinho has been heavily linked with a move for right-back Semedo after he enjoyed a stellar campaign for the Portuguese side. And the United boss has been handed a welcome boost in his pursuit of Semedo [...]

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]]> Does Jose Mourinho Need Jordi Alba? https://www.theinfostride.com/does-jose-mourinho-need-jordi-alba/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:59:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169281 Manchester United are reportedly keen to sign Jordi Alba to solve their problems at left-back, though he seems more likely to remain with Barcelona in this transfer window. The Spain international endured a frustrating season at the Nou Camp last term, but is said to feel more positive about life at the club under new [...]

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]]> I Am Ready To Adapt – Victor Lindelof https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-ready-to-adapt-victor-lindelof/ Sat, 17 Jun 2017 10:55:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168680 Victor Lindelof has told Aftonbladet he is ‘”ready to adapt” to the pressure of playing for one the world’s biggest clubs after completing his move from Benfica to Manchester United. Lindelof, 22, has cost the Premier League club a reported fee of €35 million and signed a four-year contract at Old Trafford. The centre-back, who [...]

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]]> Jose Mourinho Wants Me – Talisca https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-wants-me-talisca/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:53:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168474 Benfica playmaker Anderson Talisca has claimed that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants him at Old Trafford, and he indicated he would be open to the move. The 23-year-old Brazilian excelled in 2016-17 on loan in Turkey at title-winning Besiktas, and when he was quizzed about links to United he said, per Brazilian outlet Globo [...]

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]]> Alvaro Morata Reach Agreement With Manchester United https://www.theinfostride.com/alvaro-morata-reach-agreement-with-manchester-united/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 19:18:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168280 MANCHESTER UNITED and Alvaro Morata have “reached an agreement” over his move to Old Trafford, according to reports in Italy. Jose Mourinho turned his attentions to the Spain international once Atletico Madrid‘s transfer ban prevented Antoine Griezmann from making the switch. Reputable Sky Italia journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio, reports Morata has agreed to join United [...]

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]]> Manchester United Sign Victor Lindelof https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-sign-victor-lindelof/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:20:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168282 The Swedish defender, 22, has agreed a five-year contract with the Old Trafford outfit Manchester United have announced the signing of Victor Lindelof from Benfica on Wednesday in a deal worth up to €45 million (£40m). The 20-time English champions confirmed on Saturday that they had agreed terms with the Swede’s club regarding a transfer [...]

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]]> Lars Lagerback Slams Victor Lindelof’s Price https://www.theinfostride.com/lars-lagerback-slams-victor-lindelofs-price/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:39:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168116 Swedish coach Lars Lagerback has slammed the price-tag of Manchester United signing Victor Lindelof. United are paying Benfica €35 million plus €10 million in bonuses for the Sweden defender. “This is unfortunately this world, but overall, I think it’s a crazy world with these sums that appear in the football. But I have no power [...]

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]]> Jose Mourinho Can Make Victor Lindelof World-Class https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-can-make-victor-lindelof-world-class/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:53:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167967 Victor Lindelof became Manchester United‘s first major acquisition this summer when his transfer was confirmed on Saturday evening. The 22-year-old Swedish international relocates to Old Trafford for a reported £31m ending a five-year association with record Portuguese champions Benfica. A central defender by trade his arrival strengthens manager Jose Mourinho’s defensive options as he looks [...]

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]]> Arsene Wenger Eyes Phil Jones https://www.theinfostride.com/arsene-wenger-eyes-phil-jones/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:52:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167969 The Arsenal manager is on the hunt for defensive reinforcements ahead of the new season, according to The Gambling Times. Starsport understand Jose Mourinho is set to ditch Smalling as a result of Victor Lindelof’s impending arrival while Jones will be reduced to a back-up role. Mourinho has decided Smalling is not good enough and [...]

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]]> Chelsea Set To Sign Willy Caballero https://www.theinfostride.com/chelsea-set-to-sign-willy-caballero/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:09:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167930 Chelsea expect to complete the signing of former Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero to replace Asmir Begovic as their number 2. The Premier League champions have managed to hold on to first-string gloveman Thibaut Courtois this summer, despite interest from Real Madrid in the spring, but sold Begovic to Bournemouth in recent weeks to fulfil [...]

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]]> Is Arsene Wenger Ready To Win Big? https://www.theinfostride.com/is-arsene-wenger-ready-to-win-big/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:14:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167676 Arsenal are hoping to use the FA Cup title and Arsene Wenger’s new contract as a springboard for a productive summer, which will see the Gunners travel to both Australia and China for preseason games. Arsenal fly to Sydney for two games against local teams on July 12 and 15 before high-profile games against Bayern [...]

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]]> Is Victor Lindelof The Right Man To Partner Bailly? https://www.theinfostride.com/is-victor-lindelof-the-right-man-to-partner-bailly/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 22:26:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167590 Manchester United have agreed to sign Benfica’s Swedish international centre-back Victor Lindelof, pending the 22-year-old agreeing personal terms. The deal is also subject to a medical and international clearance. The 22-year-old was thrown in at the deep end during 2015-16 after injuries to club captain Luisao and Lisandro Lopez, and responded magnificently. Benfica had to [...]

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]]> Manchester City Won’t Force Me To Stay – Joe Hart https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-wont-force-me-to-stay-joe-hart/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:27:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167463 England goalkeeper Joe Hart does not think Manchester City will hamper his chances of winning a move away from the Premier League club by putting a massive price tag on him, the 30-year-old has said. Hart, who joined City in 2010, completed a year-long loan spell at Italian side Torino last season, making 36 appearances [...]

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]]> My Focus Is Still On Benfica – Victor Lindelof https://www.theinfostride.com/my-focus-is-still-on-benfica-victor-lindelof/ Sat, 03 Jun 2017 09:32:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167127 VICTOR LINDELOF has responded to transfer speculation linking him with Manchester United. But what the 22-year-old Swedish international has to say is not good news for Jose Mourinho. For the Benfica central defender hints that he would prefer to stay in Portugal. Nothing obviously happened then and Lindelof, nicknamed the Iceman, was instead handed a [...]

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]]> Manchester United Close In On Victor Lindelof https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-close-in-on-victor-lindelof/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 09:33:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166963 Manchester United are closing on a deal for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof. A Bola says United are expected to sign the Sweden international inside the next two weeks. United boss Jose Mourinho wants a deal for Lindelof closed as soon as possible after a January transfer fell through. The aim at United’s side of the [...]

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]]> Pep Guardiola Wants The Treble Next Season https://www.theinfostride.com/pep-guardiola-wants-the-treble-next-season/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:47:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166806 Pep Guardiola has been challenged to win the treble by Manchester City’s ambitious owners as the Premier League club aim to bounce back from a disappointing campaign. Guardiola’s first season with City was a damp squib as they ended without a trophy after failing to push for the title and crashing out of the Champions [...]

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