The Portugal international was highly complimentary of the former Inter boss, claiming he is very 'special' as the club continues hopes for success in the Spanish capital. Jose Mourinho has been described as the best coach in the world by Real Madrid defender Fabio Coentrao. "Mourinho is the best coach in the world. He is special and is a fantastic person," Coentrao told Real Madrid TV. "Mou...Full Story »

Pepe (L): The Portuguese centre-back has been sidelined along with Coentrao Real Madrid have announced that Fabio Coentrao and Pepe have been sidelined with injuries but have not disclosed the time for which the Portuguese pair will be out of action. Both the players picked up muscle strains during their 1-0 defeat to Levante in Valencia in the Primera Liga on Sunday evening. Medical tests ca...Full Story »

Real Madrid's out-of-favour defender Ezequiel Garay is extremely close to a move to Benfica, according to the player's agent. Garay, who moved to Real in 2009 having agreed a move the year before, has struggled to establish himself at the Santiago Bernabeu, and has featured sporadically this season under coach Jose Mourinho, making just eight appearances in all competition. The Argentinean d...Full Story »

Spanish giants Real Madrid have signed Portugal left back Fabio Coentrao from Benfica on a six-year contract for a fee of 30 million euros ($43.4 million), the clubs said on Tuesday. "Fabio Coentrao officially became Real Madrid's latest signing by signing a six-season contract with the club after passing his medical," Real said in a statement on their website. Benfica had announced the deal...Full Story »

LISBON (AFP) - Benfica left-back Fabio Coentrao is set to move to Spain after the Portuguese club announced on Tuesday that they had reached an "agreement in principle" to sell him to Real Madrid for 30 million euros. The agreement will be formalised when the 23-year-old Portugal international has passed his medical, Benfica said in a statement to the stock exchange authorities. Local media re...Full Story »

ABOVE: Sergio Aguero is the son-in-law of Diego Maradona ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS could be looking to sign: Sergio Aguero Atletico Madrid’s Argentine striker, 23, is the son-in-law of Diego Maradona. Already told the club he wants to leave, with Juventus now favourites. Chelsea made an offer last week after discovering he has a £45m buy-out clause. Fabio Coentrao Benfica’s left-b...Full Story »