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Where it began, 25 years later

Mourinho's first job as head coach was at Benfica in 2000. He left in December, two days after a 3-0 win over Sporting, in a dispute with new president Manuel Vilarinho. In September 2025 he returned as Benfica coach.

Source Cyprus Mail (Reuters) (2025-09-17) · The Irish News (PA) (2025-09-18)

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