Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Newcastle United - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - May 24, 2026 Fulham manager Marco Silva reacts after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers 13 Jun 2026 12:49AM June 12 : Former Fulham coach Marco Silva has joined Benfica as their manager on a two-year deal with the option to extend for another year, the Portuguese club said on Friday.Silva left Fulham after five years in charge, guiding the club back to the Premier League and leading them to an 11th-place finish last season.Benfica finished third in Liga Portugal under Jose Mourinho, who left to take over as Real Madrid's head coach. Source: Reuters