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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F30%2Fjoao-moutinho.jpg "Joao Moutinho in action for Monaco on January 16, 2018")
Wolverhampton Wanderers complete deal for Monaco midfielder Joao Moutinho
Newly-promoted Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers announce that they have completed the signing of Monaco midfielder Joao Moutinho.Jul 24, 17:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fmolineux.jpg "A general view inside Molineux, the home of Wolverhampton Wanderers, in January 2018")
Leo Bonatini: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers return is amazing'
Forward Leo Bonatini admits that he is delighted to have penned a permanent deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers after a year on loan at Molineux.Jul 6, 10:59
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Team News: Manuel Neuer, Mesut Ozil both start for Germany against Mexico
Manuel Neuer and Mesut Ozil are both in the Germany team for their 2018 World Cup opener against Mexico.Jun 17, 14:06
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Live Commentary: Germany 0-1 Mexico - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Mexico record a 1-0 win over defending champions Germany in Sunday's World Cup clash in Moscow.Jun 17, 14:00
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Preview:Germany vs. Mexico - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup fixture between defending champions Germany and Mexico.Jun 15, 09:45
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Joao Cancelo speaks out on Wolverhampton Wanderers, Juventus transfer links
Valencia defender Joao Cancelo refuses to rule out a transfer away from the club amid reported interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Juventus.Jun 14, 11:09
Wolverhampton Wanderers to bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder?
Wolves are reportedly interested in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Rodrigo Battaglia, who is expected to leave the club this summer.Jun 12, 19:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Fraul-jimenez.jpg "Raul Jimenez in action during the international friendly between Mexico and Scotland on June 3, 2018")
Wolverhampton Wanderers secure loan deal for Benfica's Raul Jimenez
Wolverhampton Wanderers complete the season-long loan signing of Benfica forward Raul Jimenez.Jun 12, 16:07
Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers on verge of Raul Jimenez deal
Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly close to sealing a loan deal for Benfica and Mexico striker Raul Jimenez.Jun 11, 18:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Frui-patricio_2.jpg "Rui Patricio at a Champions League press conference on September 11, 2017")
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'to announce double deal next week'
Wolverhampton Wanderers will reportedly announce the signings of Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Rui Patricio and Benfica forward Raul Jimenez next week.Jun 9, 10:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F44%2Fnemanja-matic.jpg "Nemanja Matic opens the scoring during the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Benfica on October 31, 2017")
Manchester United go four from four by beating Benfica in Champions League
Manchester United continue their 100% record in Champions League Group A and move to the brink of last-16 qualification with a 2-0 win over Benfica at Old Trafford.Oct 31, 21:40
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Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-0 Benfica - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 2-0 win over Benfica as they move to the brink of qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.Oct 31, 18:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Funited.jpg "United go a goal up during the Champions League group game between Benfica and Manchester United on October 18, 2017")
Manchester United move onto nine points in Group A
Manchester United extend their lead at the top of Group A courtesy of a 1-0 win at Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Oct 18, 20:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpg "Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Burton Albion on September 20, 2017")
Team News: Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata start for Manchester United
Marcus Rashford and Juan Mata start for Manchester United in their trip to Benfica.Oct 18, 17:36
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Preview:Benfica vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Wednesday evening's Champions League group-stage tie between Benfica and Manchester United at the Estadio da Luz.Oct 16, 14:24
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Report: Everton made late attempt to sign Benfica striker Raul Jimenez on loan
Everton reportedly made a last-ditch attempt to sign Benfica striker Raul Jimenez on loan before the closure of the summer transfer window.Sep 3, 10:05
Benfica forward Raul Jimenez open to Premier League move
Benfica forward Raul Jimenez insists that he is unaware of any interest from West Ham United or Liverpool, as speculation mounts over a switch to the Premier League.Jul 3, 20:50
Liverpool, West Ham United to move for Raul Jimenez?
Liverpool and West Ham United are reportedly considering a move for Benfica striker Raul Jimenez ahead of next season.Jul 3, 08:29
Portugal edge out Mexico for third-place finish at Confederations Cup
Portugal dramatically recover from a goal down to beat Mexico 2-1 in the third-place playoff at the 2017 Confederations Cup.Jul 2, 14:33
Germany ease into Confederations Cup final with comfortable win over Mexico
Goals from Leon Goretzka, Timo Werner and Amin Younes earn Germany a Confederations Cup final tie against Chile following a 4-1 semi-final win over Mexico in Sochi.Jun 29, 19:55
Mexico too strong for Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland fall to a 3-1 defeat to Mexico in their friendly international staged in New Jersey.Jun 2, 08:18
Benfica cruise to fourth successive title with five-goal win
Benfica win their fourth Primeira Liga title on the spin with a game to spare, courtesy of a convincing 5-0 win over Vitoria de Guimaraes at the Estadio da Luz.May 13, 19:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fislam-slimani.jpg "Leicester City forward Islam Slimani in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Leicester City 'reject Tianjin Quanjian bid for Islam Slimani'
Leicester City reportedly reject a £30m bid for Islam Slimani from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian.Jan 26, 16:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Diego Costa move to China 'scuppered by rule change'
The owner of Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian claims that rule changes in the division have scuppered a move for Diego Costa, Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani.Jan 17, 14:00
Liverpool eye move for Benfica striker Raul Jimenez?
Liverpool are reportedly considering a summer swoop for £22m-rated Benfica striker Raul Jimenez.Jan 2, 12:57
Bayern Munich ease through to Champions League semi-finals
Bayern Munich book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League for the fourth season in a row courtesy of a 3-2 aggregate victory over Benfica.Apr 13, 20:39
Team News: Roberto Lewandowski drops to Bayern Munich bench at Benfica
Pep Guardiola leaves Robert Lewandowski on the Bayern Munich bench for Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final second leg at Benfica.Apr 13, 17:57
Live Commentary: Benfica 2-2 Bayern Munich (Bayern win 3-2 on aggregate) - as it happened
Relive the 2-2 draw between Benfica and Bayern Munich at the Estadio da Luz as Pep Guardiola's side ease into the semi-finals of the Champions League.Apr 13, 17:44
Benfica sneak past Zenit St Petersburg to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Nicolas Gaitan's late goal helps Benfica to a 3-1 aggregate victory over Zenit St Petersburg in the last 16 of the Champions League.Mar 9, 18:56
Match Analysis: Benfica 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole analyses Atletico Madrid's 2-1 win over Benfica, sending the La Liga side through to the Champions League knockout stage as Group C winners.Dec 8, 22:17
Atletico Madrid win group after beating Benfica
Atletico Madrid qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League as group winners after beating Benfica 2-1 in Portugal.Dec 8, 21:37
Diego Simeone: 'Raul Jimenez left with Atletico Madrid's blessing'
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone insists that Raul Jimenez, who now represents Benfica, left the Vicente Calderon on good terms last summer.Dec 8, 14:18
Benfica on verge of qualification
A brace from Raul Jimenez sees Benfica earn a share of the spoils against Astana to leave them on the cusp of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League.Nov 25, 16:54
Half-Time Report: Astana keeping qualification hopes alive
Champions League minnows Astana hold a 2-1 lead over Benfica after 45 minutes of their clash in Kazakhstan.Nov 25, 15:48
Live Commentary: Astana 2-2 Benfica - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the Champions League match between Astana and Benfica in Group C.Nov 25, 14:30
Team News: Benfica without suspended Nicolas Gaitan
Benfica will have to make do without midfielder Nicolas Gaitan for today's Champions League clash away at Astana.Nov 25, 14:19
Benfica edge past Boavista at Estadio de Luz
Rui Vitoria's Benfica side move up to fourth in the Primeira Liga table courtesy of a two-goal win at home to Boavista.Nov 8, 18:24
Luisao chip gives 10-man Benfica win over Galatasaray
Goals from Jonas and Luisao give 10-man Benfica a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray in their Champions League clash, as Nicolas Gaitan receives two yellow cards.Nov 3, 21:38
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Benfica, Galatasaray
Benfica and Galatasaray play out a goalless first half in their Champions League clash, as Raul Jimenez and Goncalo Guedes come close to finding an opener for the hosts.Nov 3, 20:36
Live Commentary: Benfica 2-1 Galatasaray - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Benfica's 2-1 win over Galatasaray in Group C of the Champions League.Nov 3, 19:15
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