Is Ruben Amorim edging closer to Benfica post

Portuguese football is buzzing with an intriguing managerial domino effect that is potentially on the horizon. Reports indicate that Jose Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, is the front runner to become Portugal's national team manager after the 2026 World Cup.

With Roberto Martinez's contract set to expire following the tournament, the Portuguese Football Federation appears eager to appoint the "Special One" to lead the national side going forward.

The move would potentially reunite him with Cristiano Ronaldo for one last dance. If Mourinho departs Benfica for the international stage, Ruben Amorim's name has emerged as the prime candidate to take over for Mourinho at the club.

The 41-year-old, fresh off a challenging 14-month stint at Manchester United that ended in January 2026, retains strong support in his homeland. His successful trophy laden spell at rivals Sporting and his nine years as a Benfica player make him a sentimental yet strategic fit for the Eagles. 

This potential swap could revitalize both club and country, blending Mourinho's experience with Amorim's innovative tactics in a seamless Portuguese reshuffle that could turn the second half of 2026 on it's head.

Benfica hope for favourable result in Sporting-Porto clash

As a die-hard Benfica fan, your hoping for a favourable result in tomorrow's FC Porto and Sporting clash at the Dragao, which feels like it could present a pivotal moment in the league season.

With Porto leading the league at 55 points and Sporting hot on their heels at 51, Benfica currently sit third with 46 points and are in a precarious spot. 

A Porto victory would keep the gap wide, potentially burying our title dreams deeper. But oh, how sweet it would be if Sporting pulls off the win and Benfica do their part defeating Alverca, then the top three spots would be separated by just six points.

Benfica, the only unbeaten team in the league would be back in the title race with games still to come against both teams in the second half of the season. We don't always want to see our rivals win but in this case it could set off a very interesting second half of the season.

Should Benfica sign free agent winger Raheem Sterling

Benfica, who are looking to bolster their attacking options, could target free agent winger Raheem Sterling, who has emerged as a tantalizing signing. The 31-year-old Englishman, was recently released from Chelsea and would bring a wealth of experience to the club that could elevate the Benfica's Portuguese League and European campaigns.

Benfica's concern could be the rust that Sterling may have due to lack of action this season, as he has unfortunately seen zero game action, after being deemed surplus at Chelsea and trained away from the first team throughout the first half of this season.

What you can not do is take Sterling's pedigree away, the four time Premier League winner with Manchester City, boasts 123 top flight goals and 75 assists in 396 appearances career wide. Sterling would inject pace, dribbling flair and clinical finishing from either wing spot.

Sterling spent last season on loan at Arsenal where he appeared in 28 games of action across all competitions, scoring once while providing five helpers in 1,143 minutes of action.

Sterling is coming off a £325,000 weekly salary with Chelsea and would have to take a significant pay cut if there was any hope of him making the move to Benfica. It would be a low-risk move for both the club and the player who would be looking to re-ignite his career, while Benfica would count on a boost toward silverware.