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 Marcus Rashford didn’t just return to England, he blazed back. On Champions League night at St. James’ Park, the man formerly of Manchester United delivered a brace for FC Barcelona, leaving Newcastle United stunned in a 2-1 thriller.  First, weathering the storm The match started rocky for Barcelona. Key players like Lamine Yamal, Alejandro Balde, and Gavi were on the sidelines. Newcastle piled on early pressure. The home crowd roared, looking for a breakthrough. But Barça held firm — partly thanks to goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who made a brilliant save early on.  Rashford flips the script In the 58th minute, Rashford nodded home his first Barca goal. A crisp cross from Jules Koundé, and a perfect header that beat Nick Pope. The atmosphere dropped.  Just nine minutes later Rashford strikes again. This time, a rebound laid off just outside the box, he lunged forward and powered a shot that smashed through. The keeper didn’t stand a chance.  Newcastle fights back b...

  José Mourinho has officially signed his contract with Benfica, marking a dramatic return to the club where he once began his managerial journey. The deal, confirmed today, will run until June 2027 and signals the start of a new chapter for both Mourinho and the Portuguese giants. The move comes just hours after the dismissal of Bruno Lage, whose shocking Champions League defeat to Qarabag left Benfica searching for immediate answers. At 62, Mourinho arrives with a wealth of experience, having managed Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Manchester United and Roma, winning major trophies everywhere he went. Reports confirm that the contract includes a break clause, allowing either side to walk away after the 2025/26 season if needed. But for now, Benfica fans are buzzing at the thought of their club being led once again by “The Special One.” His first big test will be against Chelsea on September 30 in the Champions League, followed by a clash with Real Madrid in January. This come...