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Benfica appoints Mourinho as their new coach, while the government offloads a dozen real estate assets for housing financial support

José Mourinho unveiled by Benfica this afternoon, expressing a clear aim to secure championships. Mourinho kicked off his first training session, mere hours before his Vila das Aves debut, slated for 48 hours from now. Portuguese Government plans to auction off nine state properties, including...

Football club Benfica appoints Mourinho as the new coach, while the government offloads a dozen...
Football club Benfica appoints Mourinho as the new coach, while the government offloads a dozen properties to fund affordable housing developments.

Benfica appoints Mourinho as their new coach, while the government offloads a dozen real estate assets for housing financial support

In a significant move, Portuguese football club Benfica has appointed José Mourinho as their new coach. Mourinho, known for his successful stints at top-tier clubs, declared that he is now coaching one of the world's biggest clubs.

The announcement was made at a presentation event, images from which were widely shared. Prior to joining Benfica, Mourinho was the trainer at AS Roma. He made the switch to Benfica in September 2025.

Meanwhile, Portugal's Minister of Infrastructure has announced plans to sell ten state properties. Among them is the former seat of the Council of Ministers. The proceeds from these sales will fund housing projects. The Minister made this announcement at a press conference.

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As Mourinho begins his tenure at Benfica, fans are eagerly awaiting the impact he will have on the team. Meanwhile, the sale of state properties continues to be a topic of discussion in Portugal, with housing projects expected to benefit from the funds raised.

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