Cartagena Overview

Former Southampton defender Jan Bednarek was reportedly subjected to a harrowing ordeal on Friday night after being threatened by a knife-wielding burglar. The Poland international returned to his family home in Portugal to find an intruder on the premises, just days after securing a major trophy on the pitch.

Porto have officially triggered the purchase option in Jakub Kiwior's loan agreement, securing the Poland international from Arsenal on a permanent basis. Following a highly impressive campaign featuring 38 appearances across all competitions, the defender has signed a long-term contract with the Portuguese giants, marking the end of his spell in North London.

Jose Mourinho has aimed another dig at the officiating in the Liga Portugal after his Benfica side squandered a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 with Famalicao on Saturday. The result handed the title to Porto after they beat Alverca 1-0 on the same day, leaving Benfica nine points off top spot with just two games of the season remaining.

Porto head coach Francesco Farioli has delivered a definitive blow to Chelsea’s search for a new manager by ruling himself out of the running for the Stamford Bridge vacancy. The Italian tactician is currently on the verge of securing the league title in Portugal and has no intention of abandoning his project at the Estadio do Dragao.