Former Sporting striker Yannick Djalo has made the short trip across what is often Lisbon’s biggest car park, the segunda circular, and joined city rivals Benfica. The 25-year-old forward has signed a four and a half year contract with the Eagles.

FC Porto have made significant moves just one day before the January transfer window slams shut. Argentine midfielder Lucho Gonzalez has re-signed for the Dragons from Marseille, two and a half years after leaving Porto for the French outfit.

Austrian striker Marc Janko has also been snapped up, while Fredy Guarin’s protracted move to Italy is finally close to completion. The Colombian is in Milan to sign for Inter, with fellow midfielder Belluschi also on his way to Serie A.

Fernando Couto’s decision to agree to join India’s newly created Premier League Soccer project has resulted in what must have been a boost to his ego as he became the most expensive coach.

A highly entertaining match saw Benfica come from a goal down to beat Feirense 2-1 in Santa Maria da Feira tonight. Moments after the hosts had seen a perfectly good Ludovic goal erroneously ruled out, centre-back Varela did put Feirense ahead with a thunderous header.

That was as good as it got for the defender, as he proceeded to score an own goal and give away a penalty that Cardozo dispatched to earn a hard-fought three points for the Eagles.