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Jose Mourinho has won league titles in four different countries Jose Mourinho says he is close to being appointed Benfica manager after arriving in Lisbon for talks with the Portuguese club. Mourinho is set to replace Bruno Lage, who was sacked following Tuesday's Champions League home defeat against Qarabag. The 62-year-old has only been out of work for less than a month after being dismissed by Fenerbahce. "Benfica officially asked me if I was interested. What coach says no to Benfica? Not me, " Mourinho told reporters after landing in Lisbon. "When I was presented with the opportunity to coach Benfica, I didn't hesitate to say that I'm interested, that I'd like to. " Mourinho began his managerial career with Benfica in 2000 but took charge of only 10 games and left after a dispute with the club president. He then made his name with Porto between 2002 and 2004, winning six trophies - including the Champions League in 2003-04. Since leaving his homeland in 2004, Mourinho has managed Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Roma and Fenerbahce. He left the Turkish club on 29 August, two days after they were eliminated from the Champions League play-offs by Benfica. Should Benfica appoint Mourinho, he would face Chelsea in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on 30 September. Benfica also travel to Newcastle United and host Real Madrid later in the league phase of the competition. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Last-gasp Liverpool beat Atletico after spurning lead Simeone 'regret' after clash with Liverpool fans Kane scores twice to ruin Chelsea's Champions League return The gang who stole over £50 million from taxpayers Follow the team of Prison Inspectors in Onley Sarah Lancashire stars in Sally Wainwright's northern noir Al Murray asks Ian Hislop some intriguing questions An Arsenal win made from the bench - and inspired by rugby union Van Dijk header snatches victory for Liverpool against Atletico. Video Van Dijk header snatches victory for Liverpool against Atletico GB have 'real shot' at winning BJK Cup despite Raducanu absence Sabotage and toenails - Eubank Jr and Hearn clash Lawyers, losses and lie detectors - inside Mudryk doping case How a Brit is trying to crack 'hardest position in sport' Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army Cramp cocktails and apps - how rugby tracks 'fifth vital sign' Back yard to brilliant - the making of Duplantis, and how high can he go? 'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record. Video'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record 'Have you ever seen anything like that? ' Simbu wins marathon by 0. 03 seconds. Video'Have you ever seen anything like that? ' Simbu wins marathon by 0. 03 seconds 'There is, and always will be, only one Ricky Hatton' 'Hull overcomes internal noise as Donald turns up volume for Ryder Cup' The World Cup final four - and how England can beat their rivals The world of boxing remembers legend Hatton. Video The world of boxing remembers legend Hatton Seville storms to 100m gold as Bolt cheers him on. Video Seville storms to 100m gold as Bolt cheers him on 'Crawford conquers Canelo to become the face of boxing' 'I can't change people's opinions of me' - Fernandes in his own words Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.