Since there isn´t any Portuguese League or Champions League soccer this week news is kind of slow. Benfica did however publish their anual financial report yesterday and there is some good news on that front.
This was the first ever yearly profit for Benfica after 3 years of continuous improvement since Benfica became a public […]

A lot of SL Benfica fans, starting by Fernando Santos, and myself included, are worried about the wave of injuries that is affecting Benfica players in the beginning of this season. It would be equally worrisome if there weren´t any injuries at all, especially muscular ones, in the beginning of each season. […]

This was one of those times when I wish I was wrong.  A week ago I reported that Simão had signed for Atletico de Madrid, and today we had official confirmation of the deal.  Simão, the pilar of Benfica over the last 7 years is already in Madrid and has signed a 5 year deal […]

Our favorite soccer players got back to work yesterday in Seixal, Portugal.  Unlike past years, SL Benfica will not be going to a another country to do the pre-season.  This was a personal decision by Fernando Santos that Benfica management supported. 
Well, just in case you had not seen it yet, here is the new […]