[135][136], As Lisbon-based clubs, Benfica and Sporting have shared a rivalry for over a century; it all started in 1907, when eight prominent Benfica players defected to Sporting. Obviously 275 000 euros is peanuts to a club like Benfica. Coach Jorge Jesus is leaving Brazilian champions Flamengo to return to his native Portugal for a second spell in charge of Benfica. Benfica was voted 12th in FIFA Club of the Century[8] and ranked 9th in the IFFHS Top 200 European clubs of the 20th century. [5][261][262][note 2]. [117], In the 2016–17 season, Benfica had an average home attendance of 55,952 in the Portuguese league, the current record at the Estádio da Luz. [212][213] In addition, Benfica hold Europe's longest unbeaten run in all competitions since the advent of European competition: 48 matches from December 1963 to 14 February 1965. [94] In May 2015, Emirates airline signed a three-year sponsorship deal worth up to €30 million to become Benfica's main jersey sponsor. Benfica USA/SJSC joined Seacoast United Soccer Club, based in Hampton, NH, in order to offer a greater level of opportunities for their current players and to other soccer players in the region. Apr 26, 2020 - Explore Camfreitas's board "Benfica" on Pinterest. See more ideas about football, sports, club badge. [122], On 9 November 2006, Benfica set the Guinness World Record for "the most widely supported football club", with 160,398 paid-up members. Continue to stream for FREE. It contains information about everything in the club in the form of news and articles (mostly the former). Later in June that year, Joe Berardo launched a partial takeover bid for Benfica SAD (60%) for €3.50 a share,[162][163][164] which was unsuccessful. ", "Benfica proud of mammoth Portuguese haul", "Benfica Campeão da Liga NOS 2014–2015 – Liga Portugal", "Sevilla v Benfica, Europa League final 2014: as it happened", "Brazen goalkeeper cheating helps Sevilla win Europa League", "Benfica make it four in a row in Portugal", "Entrada forte em jogo vale sétima Supertaça ao Benfica", "Análise: E três foi a conta que o Benfica fez", "Benfica soma inédito segundo apuramento para os oitavos", "Os números que explicam a saída de Rui Vitória do Benfica", "Benfica wins 37th Primeira Liga title, crosses 100-goal mark", "Benfica rout Sporting in Portuguese Super Cup", "SL Benfica: porque está a falhar o maior investimento da história? In that meeting, José Rosa Rodrigues was appointed club president, along with Daniel Brito as secretary and Manuel Gourlade as treasurer. A year later, they moved to the Estádio do Campo Grande, a rented municipal stadium, before relocating to their second home ground thirteen years later. Benfica members may also participate and vote in general assemblies, submit proposals, take part in discussions, be elected to governing bodies, to be designated for positions or functions at the club, and so forth. [264][265] As of the 2019–20 season, Benfica is the only club to have won the Primeira Liga and Taça da Liga double, moreover, four times. Arsenal & Benfica are having similar seasons (0:49) 34d Travel Soccer. Get directions, reviews and information for AZ Benfica Club Soccer in El Mirage, AZ. [118] According to a study published in 2006 by professors Luís Reto and Jorge de Sá, with the stamp of approval by Instituto Nacional de Estatística and Secretaria de Estado das Comunidades, Benfica has approximately 14 million supporters worldwide: over 5.5 million in Europe (4.7 in Portugal); over 6 million in Mozambique (3.8) and Angola (2.7); over 1 million in the United States and Canada; and the remainder in Brazil, Venezuela, the Caribbean, Indochina, China, Australia and India. Visit FOXSports.com to view the Benfica roster for the current soccer season. Help to bring a club of this size to San Diego is a lifetime achievement. Seacoast United, which has more than 200 teams, touts itself as one of the only clubs in the area that caters to every level of play. [26][27] They reached another final of the competition in 1957 but lost to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. Sport Lisboa e Benfica ComC MHIH OM (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨˈpɔɾ liʒˈboɐ i βɐ̃jˈfikɐ]), commonly known as Benfica, is a professional football club based in Lisbon, Portugal, that competes in the Primeira Liga, the top flight of Portuguese football. and Mitsubishi Benfica, is an Irish association football club based in Waterford. [62], In 2003–04, with president Luís Filipe Vieira, Benfica ended their silverware drought by winning the Taça de Portugal against José Mourinho's Porto. Soccer has always been my passion and Benfica is my club of heart. As well as Andreas Pereira, United will listen to offers for Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Joel Pereira. [216] As of the 2020–21 season, Benfica have 40 appearances in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League and 21 participations in the UEFA Cup/Europa League. They also want their matches postponed for two weeks.. Benfica - Live Soccer TV - Football TV Listings, Official Live Streams, Live Soccer Scores, Fixtures, Tables, Results, News, Pubs and Video Highlights Benfica Portuguese Super Liga Club: Buy Soccer Jersey Long/Short Sleeve Shirts, 100% Polyester, Free Shipping, Get Discounts, Shop Now [140][141] Its premium channel broadcasts Benfica's live matches at home in the Primeira Liga, Benfica B home matches in the LigaPro,[142] under-19 team home matches, and the club's other sports matches, including youth categories. Benfica's ten European finals are a domestic record and ranked seventh all-time among UEFA clubs in 2014.[7]. [49][50] It was demolished in 2003, and the new Estádio da Luz was built that year, with a construction cost of €162 million, roughly €25 million more than the planned cost. You can play Friday League OR Saturday League or both! [176] In January 2019, Benfica remained the only Portuguese club ever to appear in the Deloitte Football Money League, being ranked as the world's 30th highest commercial revenue generating football club in 2017–18, with a revenue of €150.7 million. Stay up to date on Benfica soccer team news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, predictions, videos and more. [205] Rui Vitória is the coach with the highest percentage of wins in the domestic league with a minimum 34 matches played (85.29%). [31][32], Led by coach Béla Guttmann, who had been signed by Maurício Vieira de Brito,[25][33] Benfica became back-to-back European Champions by winning the European Cup against Barcelona in 1961 (3–2)[34] and Real Madrid in 1962 (5–3). Benfica Soccer Camp New York. Moreover, they reported a record equity of €86.8 million: assets of €485.1 million (a decrease of 4.1%) and liabilities of €398.3 million (a decrease of €40.1 million). Soccer-Benfica deny reports of Costa signing - CNA Stade Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) (Lisboa) H. Seferović 42' (assisté par Diogo Gonçalves ) 1 - 0 H. Seferović 52' (assisté par Diogo Gonçalves ) 2 - 0 Their first own stadium was the Estádio das Amoreiras, built and opened in 1925, where they played until 1940. Uniform Store. [61][202], Cosme Damião is the longest-serving coach (18 consecutive years). The origin of the current crest goes back to 1908, when Sport Lisboa merged with Grupo Sport Benfica. Barcelona's La Masia is soccer's most famous academy, but Benfica is really where many of the game's greats grow up before joining elite teams. Got one to sell? [18] The Portuguese league began in 1934, and after finishing third in its first edition, Benfica won the next three championships in a row (1935–36, '36–37, '37–38) – the club's first tri, achieved by Lippo Hertzka. Benfica Comp’s team contacts. and Mitsubishi Benfica, is an Irish association football club based in Waterford.Founded in 1965, Benfica are one of the oldest women's football clubs in the Republic of Ireland.During the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s they were also one of Ireland's leading women's clubs. [66][67], For 2009–10, Jorge Jesus was appointed coach, a position he held until 2015. Thank you to Fit-Revolution and all our sponsors for the Benfica Golf Event on August 28th! Despite being Portuguese champions in 1955, Benfica were not invited to the inaugural European Cup by its organisers, thus making their UEFA debut in 1957–58 against Sevilla. Arsenal advanced to the Europa League round of 16, 4-3, on aggregate with a dramatic 3-2 second-leg defeat of Benfica on Thursday. Get players' names, positions, nationality, and more. Das hätte das Tor sein müssen! A great group dedicated to playing soccer and working as a team. [199] Eusébio is the club's all-time top goalscorer,[200] with 473 goals in 440 competitive matches. Benfica Lissabon Veranstaltungen sehen: 17/04/21: PRL: Benfica Lissabon 19 : 00: Gil Vicente FC Barcelos 21/04/21: PRL: Portimonense 17 : 00: Benfica Lissabon 25/04/21: PRL: Benfica Lissabon 17 : 00: CD Santa Clara 02/05/21: PRL [1], Benfica's training ground and youth academy, Benfica Campus, is located in Seixal, Lisbon Region. Aden Farina-Henry, head coach; TBA, assistant coach [16], However, problems with the club's rented field (Campo da Feiteira) remained. 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Benfica Soccer Club. Other articles where Benfica is discussed: Eusébio: The Lisbon team Benfica acquired Eusébio on his arrival in Portugal in 1960; the following year he played in his first game with the club. Founded in 1965, Benfica are one of the oldest women's football clubs in the Republic of Ireland. [35][36][37] Consequently, Benfica played in the Intercontinental Cup, where they were runners-up to Peñarol in 1961 and to Santos in 1962. 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