January 6, 2014
Portugal legend Eusebio remembered
Keir Radnedge looks back on the career of Eusebio, the Benfica and Portugal legend and the first great African footballer to make a mark on the world game.
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September 24, 2013
World Soccer Daily (24/09/2014): Benfica coach Jorge Jesus paying the price
Benfica coach Jorge Jesus could live to regret his decision to come to the aid of a pitch invading supporter.
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August 4, 2013
A potted history of Benfica (part two)
The second part of a fascinating biography of Benfica, the first Portuguese club to win the European Cup and the home of one of the world's greatest players, Eusebio.
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August 3, 2013
A potted history of Benfica (part one)
Benfica are one the great names of world football and as this fascinating biography reveals, the depth of their rich history matches their illustrious achievements.
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June 2, 2013
Pacos De Ferreira, Portugal’s unsung heroes
While most eyes were on Porto and Benfica's thrilling race for Portuguese Primeira Liga title, the remarkable success of another unheralded club almost passed under the radar.
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February 9, 2013
The forgotten European debut of Tom Finney
Deprived of continental football with Preston North End, the legendary Tom Finney unexpectedly came out of retirement to make his debut in the European Cup...
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November 17, 2012
When Benfica welcomed a British invasion, but wished it hadn’t
Looking back on a period in Benfica's history best remembered for a group of British footballers, a manager massively out of his depth and an extremely crooked owner...
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April 5, 2012
The Lions of Bilbao have plenty to roar about
The evolving football landscape has forced Benfica and Athletic Bilbao to contrasting responses in order to remain competitive.
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February 24, 2012
Soccer Cities: Lisbon
Peterjon Cresswell visits a city that is home to more than a quarter of Portugal’s entire population and two of its ‘Big Three’ clubs.
