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#HappyBirthdayBenfica 122 years of history, more then #Football Feb 28th 1904 owned by the 440,000 paid club members, 36,451 since last year
As a player, Rui Costa won one Primeira Liga (1993/94) and one Taça de Portugal (1992/93) with Benfica before his success in Italy. As president (since 2021), he has overseen over 50 senior titles across Benfica's various sports, including 12+ national trophies and successes in basketball, handball, roller Hockey, futsall and volleyball..if you in Lisbon you most visited Cosme Damiao Museum .
Rui Costa’s journey from a young fan in the stands to the president of S.L. Benfica is a renowned story of loyalty in football, marking a full-circle career dedicated to his childhood club.
The Ball Boy and Youth Prospect
Born in 1972, Rui Costa grew up a passionate Benfica fan. At age nine, he impressed the legendary Eusébio during a trial at the training complex, earning a place in the Benfica academy. He spent years in the youth ranks, deeply immersed in the club’s culture.
Born in 1972, Rui Costa grew up a passionate Benfica fan. At age nine, he impressed the legendary Eusébio during a trial at the training complex, earning a place in the Benfica academy. He spent years in the youth ranks, deeply immersed in the club’s culture.
Sport Lisboa e Benfica is a highly eclectic club with teams across dozens of sports beyond its main focus of football. Major sections include basketball, futsal, roller hockey, volleyball, handball, athletics, swimming, and various combat/martial arts, with both men's and women's teams in many disciplines.
Primary Sports and Major Teams
- Football (Futebol): Men's, Women's, and B Team
- Futsal: Men's and Women's
- Roller Hockey (Hóquei em Patins): Men's and Women's
- Basketball (Basquetebol): Men's and Women's
- Volleyball (Voleibol): Men's and Women's
- Handball (Andebol): Men's and Women's
Other Active Sports Sections
- Combat Sports/Martial Arts: Boxing, Judo, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Hapkido
- Water Sports: Swimming, Water Polo, Canoeing
- Running/Athletics: Athletics, Triathlon
- Other: Rugby, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Golf, Sport Fishing, Billiards, Skating/Ice Skating, Cycling, and Karting.
Benfica is known for its high level of competition, having won European titles in football, roller hockey, futsal, handball, and athletics.
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