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Rui Costa eyes Xavi and Iraola for the Benfica job

Sporting director Rui Costa is assessing options for the Portuguese club’s dugout. Andoni Iraola, Thiago Motta, and Xavi Hernández are on the Lisbon institution’s shortlist, while Marco Silva has formally...

Rui Costa ‘may lose’ two key Benfica coaches

Rui Costa faces a potential double headache, with Benfica at risk of losing two senior coaches in the coming weeks. With José Mourinho’s exit considered settled, Nélson Veríssimo’s future is...

Rui Costa ‘to overhaul’ Benfica B as six set to leave

Rui Costa is preparing a major overhaul of Benfica’s B team at Seixal, with six players who have been standouts in recent seasons set to move on as the club...

João Gabriel attacks refereeing and Rui Costa after Braga draw

According to Glorioso 1904, João Gabriel used LinkedIn to deliver a scathing assessment of refereeing and Rui Costa’s leadership after Benfica’s 2-2 draw with Braga.The club’s former communications chief targeted...

Rui Costa ‘used a spy’ to watch Benfica target Marco Silva

A Bola reports that Rui Costa ‘used a spy’ to assess Fulham coach Marco Silva, who is viewed as a Benfica target should José Mourinho leave for Real Madrid.The individual...

Rui Costa ‘to plan’ Benfica squad clear-out, Bruma among possible exits

Rui Costa is looking to oversee a major Benfica squad clear-out under José Mourinho ahead of 2026/27, with several players not in the plans. Bruma is among those flagged for...