Benfica sacks head coach after first match of the season

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Monday, August 20, 2007
Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal's most successful team, Benfica, have sacked their manager after the 1^st match. They tied Leixões 1-1 in Matosinhos, Portugal. Santos becomes the 1^st coach fired this season.

the club said in a statement on today 'Benfica have reached agreement with Fernando Santos to end his contract.' The contract was set for two years. Fernando Chalana, former Benfica player and a current member of the backroom staff, will be his temporary replacement.

Jose Antonio Camacho has been rumoured to return to the club. He coached the team to a 2^nd place finish in 2004.

Sources

• "Benfica sack Santos after first match of season". ESPN Soccernet, August 20, 2007
• "Santos shown door at Benfica". UEFA, August 20, 2007

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