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La Liga president gives verdict on Mourinho's potential Real Madrid return

La Liga president Javier Tebas has weighed in on the growing speculation regarding Jose Mourinho’s potential return to Real Madrid. The Portuguese tactician, currently in charge at Benfica, is being heavily linked with a second stint at the Santiago Bernabeu as Los Blancos look to rebuild after a difficult campaign.

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Leeds eye Japan international who played in UCL quarter-final loss to Arsenal

Leeds United have reignited their pursuit of Sporting CP midfielder Hidemasa Morita as they begin planning for a second consecutive season in the Premier League. The Japan international is reportedly open to a move to Elland Road once the club’s top-flight status is mathematically confirmed, having opted to remain in Portugal last summer.

Benfica raid PL for Mourinho heir & deal blow to Chelsea hunt

Benfica have set their sights on Fulham manager Marco Silva as the primary candidate to succeed Jose Mourinho at Estadio da Luz. This potential move creates a significant hurdle for Chelsea, who have also shortlisted the Portuguese tactician as they seek a permanent successor to Liam Rosenior ahead of a crucial summer rebuild.

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Benfica star hoping 'formidable' Mourinho snubs Real Madrid return

Jose Mourinho is once again at the centre of a whirlwind of speculation as Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reportedly eyes a sensational move to bring the Portuguese tactician back to the Bernabeu. However, Benfica midfielder Richard Rios is hopeful that the ex-Chelsea boss will stay put, having learned a lot from him during his first season back in charge at the Estadio da Luz.

Mourinho responds to Real Madrid return reports

Jose Mourinho has directly responded to the growing speculation linking him with a sensational return to Real Madrid as a replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa. The legendary Portuguese coach, currently in charge of Benfica, also took a moment to reflect on his emotional tenure at Roma, describing the Italian capital as the standout environment of his illustrious career.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FC Porto	32	27	4	1	64	15	49	85	W W W W D
2	Benfica	32	22	10	0	69	22	47	76	D W W W D
3	Sporting CP	31	22	7	2	77	22	55	73	D D L W W
4	Braga	31	16	8	7	59	31	28	56	L W D W W
5	Famalicao	32	14	10	8	41	29	12	52	D W D D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

FC Porto

W
W
W
W
D

Benfica

D
W
W
W
D

Sporting CP

D
D
L
W
W

Braga

L
W
D
W
W

Famalicao

D
W
D
D
D

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Eredivise titles?

Ajax are the most successful club in Eredivisie history, securing the league title a record 36 times. Their most recent league triumph came at the end of the 2021-22 season.

How many teams are in the Eredivisie?

The Eredivisie currently features 18 teams competing in the league, which has been the norm since the 1966-67 season. From its inception in 1956 till 1962, there were 18 teams, too, but the number was reduced to 16 between 1962 and 1966.

Who has made the most Eredivisie appearances ever?

Pim Doesburg holds the Eredivisie record for the most appearances, having played in 687 matches over his career. His longevity and consistency between the posts as a goalkeeper made him a standout figure in Dutch football.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Eredivisie?

Willy van der Kuijlen holds the title of the Eredivisie's all-time top scorer, netting an impressive 311 goals throughout his career. His goal-scoring record remains unmatched in the history of Dutch football.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Eredivisie?

Dutch great Johan Cruyff has registered the most assists in Eredivisie history, setting up his teammates a scintillating 150 times.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Eredivise and how old was he?

Former Dutch goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed is the oldest-ever player to feature in an Eredivise game. Jongbloed was 44 years and 287 days old when he achieved this feat, playing for Go Ahead Eagles against the now-dissolved HFC Haarlem.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Eredivisie and how old was he?

Wim Kras made history as the youngest-ever player in the Eredivisie in 1959, debuting as a right winger for Volendam in a game against Ajax at the age of 15 years and 290 days.

Which famous players have played in the Eredivisie?

Prominent players who have featured in the Eredivisie include legends like Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Dennis Bergkamp, Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Luis Suarez.

Which famous managers have managed in the Eredivisie?

Rinus Michels, Louis van Gaal, and Guus Hiddink are some of Eredivisie's most renowned managers.

What is the biggest stadium in the Eredivisie?

The Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, which is the home to Ajax, is the biggest stadium in the Eredivisie with a capacity of 55,865.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Eredivisie?

Steven Bergwijn is Eredivisie's most expensive player of all-time, having cost Ajax €31.25 million when signing him from Spurs in 2022.