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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    A special visit for the special one

    A special visit for the special one


    Benfica manager Jose Mourinho and his team are away at Newcastle for this morning's Champions League football match.

    The gaffer's mentor Sir Bobby Robson guided the Magpies from 1999 to 2004.

    Mourinho's shared his affection for Robson, which includes interacting with his bronze bust outside St James' Park.



    Kick off is at 8am.

    Elsewhere, Arsenal host Atletico Madrid and Manchester City visit Villarreal.

    Barcelona are punishing Olympiacos 6-1 late in the second half.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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