<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sl Benfica News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Sl Benfica. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Sl Benfica News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:03:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/team/sl_benfica" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:50:57 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Mbappé Reports Racist Abuse Incident In Champions League Clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kylian Mbappé accused SL Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing Vinícius Jr. during their UEFA Champions League match in Lisbon. Mbappé said the player called Vinícius a monkey 5 times, prompting a 10-minute stoppage under anti racism protocol. UEFA opened an investigation.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/19/mbappe-reports-racist-abuse-incident-in-champions-league-clash?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2026/feb/19/mbappe-reports-racist-abuse-incident-in-champions-league-clash?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anupam Pandey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:50:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/kylian_mbappe_real_madrid_racist_abuse_incident.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho Nears Benfica Return After Premier League Exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho, 62, is close to rejoining Benfica after being sacked by Fenerbahce in August. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Spurs boss has ruled out a Premier League comeback for now, despite previously setting conditions for a London-based club outside European competition. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/18/jose-mourinho-nears-benfica-return-after-premier-league-exit?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/sep/18/jose-mourinho-nears-benfica-return-after-premier-league-exit?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:33:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/jose_mourinho_nears_benfica_return_premier_league_exit_spox.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha Shine as Barça’s Deadly Duo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha have emerged as Barcelona most lethal attacking pair in the 2024/25 Champions League, each scoring nine goals. Raphinha winner against Benfica (1-0) secured a quarterfinal spot.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/mar/06/robert-lewandowski-and-raphinha-shine-as-barcas-deadly-duo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/mar/06/robert-lewandowski-and-raphinha-shine-as-barcas-deadly-duo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:43:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/robert_lewandowski_raphinha_Onze_Mondial.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juventus' UCL Setback: Thiago Motta Accepts Responsibility for Loss to Benfica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juventus suffered another loss in the UEFA Champions League, losing 2-0 against Benfica, which puts them in more trouble ahead of the knockout matches. Thiago Motta takes the responsibility for the team's loss and calls for improvements.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jan/31/juventus-ucl-setback-thiago-motta-accepts-responsibility-for-loss-to-benfica?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jan/31/juventus-ucl-setback-thiago-motta-accepts-responsibility-for-loss-to-benfica?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:40:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/juventus_uefa_champions_league_My_Khel.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lewandowski Joins Ronaldo in Elite Champions League Milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Lewandowski scored two penalties in the UEFA Champions League clash against Benfica, joining Cristiano Ronaldo for most goals in the tournament, tallying at 19. Barcelona defeated Benfica by 5-4 in a thrilling clash.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jan/23/lewandowski-joins-ronaldo-in-elite-champions-league-milestone?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2025/jan/23/lewandowski-joins-ronaldo-in-elite-champions-league-milestone?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:24:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/robert_lewandowski_uefa_champions_league_Be_in_Sports.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find it very surprising that Luis Campos released statement before an important game, reveals Christophe Galtier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris Saint-Germain head coach Christophe Galtier has confessed that he was surprised at the fact that Luis Campos addressed the rumors surrounding Kylian Mbappe before their game. This comes in light of reports that Mbappe is unhappy in Paris and is looking to leave the club in January.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/oct/12/find-it-very-surprising-that-luis-campos-released-statement-before-an-important-game-reveals-christophe-galtier?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/oct/12/find-it-very-surprising-that-luis-campos-released-statement-before-an-important-game-reveals-christophe-galtier?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:16:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Christophe_Galtier_Training_PSG_Ligue_1_22_23_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benfica confirm agreement with Liverpool over €100 million move for Darwin Nunez]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement, Benfica have revealed that they have a deal in place with Liverpool for Darwin Nunez for an initial transfer fee of around €75 million, which could rise to €100 million. The Reds have been front-runners for the 22-year-old’s signature with Manchester United also keen on a move. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/13/benfica-confirm-agreement-with-liverpool-over-€-100-million-move-for-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/13/benfica-confirm-agreement-with-liverpool-over-€-100-million-move-for-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:19:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Darwin_Nunez_Barcelona_Benfica_Champions_League_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Liverpool submit formal €80 million bid to Benfica for Darwin Nunez]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Fabrizio Romano, Benfica have gotten a formal €80 million plus add-ons proposal from Liverpool to buy Darwin Nunez although talks are still ongoing. The Reds have been linked with a move for the striker over the last few days although they face competition from Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/10/reports-liverpool-submit-formal-€-80-million-bid-to-benfica-for-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/10/reports-liverpool-submit-formal-€-80-million-bid-to-benfica-for-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:45:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Darwin_Nunez_Benfica_Champions_League_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Liverpool to make £85 million offer for Benfica's Darwin Nunez]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports from GOAL, Liverpool have identified Benfica striker Darwin Nunez as one of their top targets and will look to make their first offer for the attacker as Sadio Mane edges closer to leaving the club. Nunez enjoyed a fine 2021/22 season, netting 34 goals in 41 appearances.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/09/reports-liverpool-to-make-85-million-offer-for-benficas-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jun/09/reports-liverpool-to-make-85-million-offer-for-benficas-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:39:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Darwin_Nunez_Barcelona_Benfica_Champions_League_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Chelsea, Manchester United and PSG set to battle it out for Darwin Nunez]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Athletic, Benfica’s Darwin Nunez has attracted a lot of attention from within European football as Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are all keen on a move. The 22-year-old has thrived for the Portuguese giants this season, netting 34 goals across all competitions.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/12/reports-chelsea-manchester-united-and-psg-set-to-battle-it-out-for-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/may/12/reports-chelsea-manchester-united-and-psg-set-to-battle-it-out-for-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 09:06:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Darwin_Nunez_Barcelona_Benfica_Champions_League_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Atletico Madrid leading race to sign Benfica striker Darwin Nunez]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Sport, Atletico Madrid are the front-runners to sign Benfica starlet Darwin Nunez next summer despite interest from several clubs within England and Italy. The 22-year-old forward has thrived for the Liga Nos side this season, scoring an incredible 33 goals in just 35 appearances.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/22/reports-atletico-madrid-leading-race-to-sign-benfica-striker-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/22/reports-atletico-madrid-leading-race-to-sign-benfica-striker-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:29:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Darwin_Nunez_Barcelona_Benfica_Champions_League_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knock me out if I am not happy after qualifying for semi-finals of Champions League, exclaims Jurgen Klopp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurgen Klopp expressed his delight at securing a hard-earned victory over Benfica with an aggregate scoreline of 6-4 over two legs despite making seven changes to the team that started the 2-2 draw against Manchester City. The Reds played out a 3-3 game against the Portuguese club on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/14/knock-me-out-if-i-am-not-happy-after-qualifying-for-semi-finals-of-champions-league-exclaims-jurgen-klopp?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/14/knock-me-out-if-i-am-not-happy-after-qualifying-for-semi-finals-of-champions-league-exclaims-jurgen-klopp?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:18:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Thiago_Alcantara_Jurgen_Klopp_Liverpool_Premier_League21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The team winning is more important than me scoring, asserts Sadio Mane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has asserted that securing the Merseyside club’s victory is more important than making sure that he personally gets on the scoresheet and insisted that focus should be maintained on the next game as it comes. The Senegal winger scored in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Benfica.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/06/the-team-winning-is-more-important-than-me-scoring-admits-sadio-mane?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/apr/06/the-team-winning-is-more-important-than-me-scoring-admits-sadio-mane?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:49:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Sadio_Mane_Liverpool_UCL_Inter_21-22_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Newcastle United hatching £50 million move for Benfica’s Darwin Nunez]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Tuttomercato, Newcastle United are looking into a potential £50 million move for Benfica star Darwin Nunez this month with the Magpies keen on signing reinforcements. The 22-year-old has been in superb form this season, with 18 goals and two assists across all competitions so far.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jan/03/reports-newcastle-united-hatching-50-million-move-for-benficas-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2022/jan/03/reports-newcastle-united-hatching-50-million-move-for-benficas-darwin-nunez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:13:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Darwin_Nunez_Barcelona_Benfica_Champions_League_21_22_Twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruben Dias signs contract extension with Manchester City until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an official statement, Manchester City have confirmed that Ruben Dias has signed a contract extension that could potentially keep the defender at the club until 2027. The 24-year-old signed from Benfica last summer and has since become one of the best defenders in world football.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/30/ruben-dias-signs-contract-extension-with-manchester-city-until-2027?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/aug/30/ruben-dias-signs-contract-extension-with-manchester-city-until-2027?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:42:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Ruben_Dias_Manchester_City_Premier_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruben Dias named FWA men’s Footballer of the Year after title winning debut season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City’s Ruben Dias has become the first defender to win the FWA men’s Footballer of the Year in 32 years after his impressive debut season with the Cityzens. The Portuguese defender signed for the club last summer from Benfica and has played a key role in their title challenge.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/20/ruben-dias-named-fwa-mens-footballer-of-the-year-after-title-winning-debut-season?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/20/ruben-dias-named-fwa-mens-footballer-of-the-year-after-title-winning-debut-season?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 09:38:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Ruben_Dias_Manchester_City_Premier_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[No options where Joao Felix leaves Atletico Madrid, asserts Enrique Cerezo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has ruled out any chance that Joao Felix is leaving the club this summer despite the forward struggling to make an impact for the La Liga side. The Portuguese international has done relatively well since signing for Atleti but hasn’t hit his full potential.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/19/no-options-where-joao-felix-leaves-atletico-madrid-asserts-enrique-cerezo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/19/no-options-where-joao-felix-leaves-atletico-madrid-asserts-enrique-cerezo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Joao_Felix_Atletico_Madrid_Villarreal_La_Liga20_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sporting CP fans clash with riot police during club's Liga Nos title celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sporting CP saw their celebrations were cut short after fans clashed with riot police in the early hours of Wednesday causing a severe disturbance in the process. The Liga Nos club were crowned as the champions for the first time in nineteen years, with them still unbeaten in the league.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/12/sporting-cp-fans-clash-with-riot-police-during-clubs-liga-nos-title-celebrations?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/12/sporting-cp-fans-clash-with-riot-police-during-clubs-liga-nos-title-celebrations?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 14:32:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Sporting_Lisbon_Boavista_Liga_Nos20_21_SCP.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruben Dias has made it difficult to drop him because of his mentality and performances, claims Pep Guardiola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola has confessed that Ruben Dias’ performances and his mentality has made it impossible for him to drop him because of the way Dias has transformed the team. The former Benfica captain signed for Manchester City over the summer window and has played every league game so far.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/feb/03/ruben-dias-has-made-it-difficult-to-drop-him-because-of-his-mentality-and-performances-claims-pep-guardiola?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/feb/03/ruben-dias-has-made-it-difficult-to-drop-him-because-of-his-mentality-and-performances-claims-pep-guardiola?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:18:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Ruben_Dias_Manchester_City_Training_Premier_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | RB Leipzig v Liverpool's Champions League tie in doubt after Germany ban UK travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESPN has reported that Liverpool’s Champions League tie against RB Leipzig is in doubt after the German government banned all flights from the United Kingdom until February 17. The Reds are not the only ones with a problem with Arsenal looking to find a neutral venue for their Europa League tie.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jan/31/reports-rb-leipzig-v-liverpools-champions-league-tie-in-doubt-after-germany-ban-uk-travel?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/jan/31/reports-rb-leipzig-v-liverpools-champions-league-tie-in-doubt-after-germany-ban-uk-travel?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:19:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Atletico_Madrid_Liverpool_UEFA_Champions_League20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joao Felix has all the tools to become a candidate for the Ballon d’Or, admits Bruno Lage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Benfica coach Bruno Lage has confessed that Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix has everything he needs to become a world superstar and a future Ballon d’Or winner. The 20-year-old had a trying debut season at Atletico Madrid last term as he netted just nine goals in 36 appearances.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/29/joao-felix-has-all-the-tools-to-become-a-candidate-for-the-ballon-d-or-admits-bruno-lage?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/oct/29/joao-felix-has-all-the-tools-to-become-a-candidate-for-the-ballon-d-or-admits-bruno-lage?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:20:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Joao_Felix_Atletico_Madrid_RB_Salzburg_Champions_League20_21_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester City set sign Benfica’s Ruben Dias for an initial fee of €68 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liga Nos side Benfica have confirmed that they’ve come to an agreement with Manchester City to sign defender Ruben Dias this summer for an initial fee of €68 million. The Portuguese defender will sign a five-year contract and has been linked with a move to Tottenham and Manchester this summer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/28/manchester-city-set-sign-benficas-ruben-dias-for-an-initial-fee-of-68-million?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/28/manchester-city-set-sign-benficas-ruben-dias-for-an-initial-fee-of-68-million?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:12:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Ruben_Dias_Portugal_Switzerland_UEFA_Nations_League_Semi_Final19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Manchester City eyeing €55 million move for Benfica’s Ruben Dias]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Goal, Manchester City are reportedly considering a €55 million move for Benfica star Ruben Dias this summer with Nicolas Otamendi set to be used as a make-weight. The Portuguese center-back has been heavily linked with a move away this summer, with Tottenham also in the race.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/26/reports-manchester-city-eyeing-55-million-move-for-benficas-ruben-dias?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/sep/26/reports-manchester-city-eyeing-55-million-move-for-benficas-ruben-dias?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2020 14:42:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Ruben_Dias_Benfica_Liga_Nos19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adapted well to Premier League but we are open to new challenges, admits Mauricio Pochettino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has confessed that he would be open to a new challenge anywhere in Europe’s big five leagues including the Premier League. The Argentine and Tottenham parted ways in November but Pochettino has been without a job with Jose Mourinho replacing him at Spurs.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/03/adapted-well-to-premier-league-but-we-are-open-to-new-challenges-admits-mauricio-pochettino?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/aug/03/adapted-well-to-premier-league-but-we-are-open-to-new-challenges-admits-mauricio-pochettino?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:21:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Mauricio_Pochettino_Crvena_Zvezda_Tottenham_Hotspur_Group_B_UEFA_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Manchester City eye €120 million move for Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez]]></title><description><![CDATA[With their two-season UEFA competition ban lifted, Manchester City are set to rebuild their squad this summer with Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez as their top target. The Cityzens are looking to reinforce their squad ahead of a title push next season with their midfield and backline top priorities.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/19/reports-manchester-city-eye-€-120-million-move-for-atletico-madrid-s-jose-gimenez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jul/19/reports-manchester-city-eye-€-120-million-move-for-atletico-madrid-s-jose-gimenez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2020 13:39:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Jose_Maria_Gimenez_Getafe_Atletico_Madrid_La_Liga_Santander20_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid still have faith in Joao Felix’s abilities, asserts Diego Simeone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diego Simeone has admitted that despite what has been a lacklustre debut season for Joao Felix, the club still have faith that the starlet will evolve and become a great player. The 20-year-old has endured a tough time in his debut season in Spain with just eight goals in 30 appearances.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/24/atletico-madrid-still-have-faith-in-joao-felix-s-abilities-asserts-diego-simeone?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/24/atletico-madrid-still-have-faith-in-joao-felix-s-abilities-asserts-diego-simeone?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:48:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Joao_Felix_Atletico_Madrid_Villarreal_La_Liga20_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham sign Gedson Fernandes on 18-month loan deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur have signed their first player of the ongoing winter transfer window with Benfica’s Gedson Fernandes joining them on loan. A number of Premier League clubs were in contention but the North London club beat them to sign Fernandes on an initial loan with an option to buy deal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/15/tottenham-sign-gedson-fernandes-on-18-month-loan-deal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/15/tottenham-sign-gedson-fernandes-on-18-month-loan-deal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:35:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Gedson_Fernandes_Portugal_Croatia_International_Friendly18_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Tottenham Hotspur one step away from signing Gedson Fernandes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign their first player in the January transfer window as Gedson Fernandes is close to joining Spurs from Benfica. The midfielder’s agent, Jorge Mendes, met with the North London club’s officials and agreed to terms of the transfer on the player’s behalf.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/12/reports-tottenham-hotspur-one-step-away-from-signing-gedson-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/12/reports-tottenham-hotspur-one-step-away-from-signing-gedson-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2020 07:50:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Gedson_Fernandes_Portugal_Croatia_International_Friendly18_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Chelsea make £55 million loan to buy offer for Gedson Fernandes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea have made Benfica an offer for starlet Gedson Fernandes with the Blues offering the midfielder an 18-month loan deal with an obligation to buy for £55 million. The Portuguese midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to England in January with West Ham and Everton in the race.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/09/reports-chelsea-make-55-million-loan-to-buy-offer-for-gedson-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/09/reports-chelsea-make-55-million-loan-to-buy-offer-for-gedson-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/football/Gedson_Fernandes_Portugal_Croatia_International_Friendly18_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Benfica open to selling Gedson Fernandes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portuguese league leaders Benfica are open to selling their star Gedson Fernandes and have started listening to offers in the January transfer window. A host of European clubs like Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lyon and AC Milan have shown interest in signing the 20 year old starlet. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/03/reports-benfica-open-to-selling-gedson-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/03/reports-benfica-open-to-selling-gedson-fernandes?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2020 08:05:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Gedson_Fernandes_Portugal_Croatia_International_Friendly18_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>