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Apr 28, 2026, 11:22 AM ET

Is Jose Mourinho set for a return to the touchline at Real Madrid ? Plus, Arsenal are reportedly interested in Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen .

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- Jose Mourinho could be in line for a surprise return as Real Madrid manager, with The Athletic reporting the Portuguese coach is Madrid president Florentino Perez' perferred candidate. Mourinho, who is in charge at Benfica , previously coached Madrid between 2010 and 2013, during which time he helped them to the LaLiga title with a points record in 2011-12.…

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