Jose Mourinho's highly anticipated homecoming to Benfica has turned into a nightmare. Club legend Alvaro Magalhaes has pulled no punches, labeling the season a "complete disaster" as the Eagles struggle to keep pace in the Liga Portugal title race.
The highly anticipated O Classico ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw as Benfica fought back from a two-goal deficit against Liga Portugal leaders FC Porto. The dramatic equaliser in the dying minutes sparked heated touchline altercations, leading to the dismissal of manager Jose Mourinho, who clashed with rival staff and made a provocative gesture before exiting the pitch.
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has expressed deep frustration over officiating standards in the Liga Portugal, which he believes are benefiting their rivals. The former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss claims he is managing in two championships simultaneously, and has hinted he could leave the Estadio da Luz if something is not done to create a level playing field.
Sydney Sweeney has been praised for her dribbling skills after showing off her football ability at the Jose Alvalade Stadium after Sporting CP's 3-0 win over Estoril on Friday night. The Hollywood superstar surprised fans after making an unexpected pitch appearance at full time and showcased her fancy footwork following the Liga Portugal clash.
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho has remained tight-lipped regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding Gianluca Prestianni’s alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior. As the Eagles prepare for a pivotal Champions League second-leg showdown at the Bernabeu, 'the Special One' insists his squad's focus remains entirely on their professional duties on the pitch.
What's the cheapest way to watch as much Premier League football a season?
Currently, the most cost efficient package looks to be picking up a TV deal through Virgin Media or EE TV.
Existing TV or broadband customers can add TNT Sports to Virgin Media for £12 per month and Sky Sports for £31.75 per month, adding on Amazon Prime Video for the few weeks in the season when they show football which is £8.99 per month.
EE TV (formerly BT TV) also provide their Big Sport deal which includes TNT Sports and Sky Sports via NOW TV, for £45 per month, which is available for existing broadband customers, with the addition of Amazon Prime Video for the few weeks in the season when they show football which is £8.99 per month.
However, when it comes to bang for your buck, if you’re wanting to spend a little less, then the Complete Sky Sports package from an additional £22 per month on top of your current Sky TV deal is the best option, giving you over 128 games across a single season.
Where can I watch Premier League highlights?
A number of broadcasters have the rights to stream and show highlights on the television, with Match of the Day on the BBC being the most notable of these. Every weekend the BBC show highlights airs on both Saturday and Sunday from around 10.30pm, in the company of Gary Lineker and fellow ex-professionals.
Sky Sports offer highlights slightly earlier, with their packages getting underway from around 7.00pm, while TNT Sports also offer highlights and goals from each and every game on the top flight online too.
Is TNT Sports the same as BT Sport?
Yes. TNT Sports is the new name for what was once known as BT Sport, in both the UK and Ireland. Along with appearing on the same channels as it always has, TNT Sports provides four live sporting channels, with red-button and digital channels, Eurosports channels, TNT Sports Ultimate (4K), and Box Office, depending on what package and provider you opt to go with.
What devices can I watch English Premier League football on?
Besides watching matches through the designated TV package your subscription is assigned to, some offer ways to live stream and tune in to the big game through a variety of ways. For games on TNT Sports, the discovery+ Premium app is available on the usual array of live stream options, including on Smart TVs mobile phone, PC, laptop and Mac, as well as video games consoles, Apple and Android devices too. Similarly, if you are using NOW TV for Sky Sports, you can login on a range of devices to keep track of the scores.
Is TNT Sports available to BT Broadband customers?
Yes. Standard coverage of TNT Sports is available to BT broadband customers.
What channel is the English Premier League on in the USA?
NBC, Peacock, and USA Network currently have the rights to broadcast the English Premier League in the United States. Matches are available across two of their TV channels, NBC Sports and USA Network, as well as their dedicated streaming service Peacock.