Estadio da Luz awarded 2014 Champions League Final
Benfica's home stadium the Estadio da Luz has been awarded the Champions League final game during the 2013/14 competition play by UEFA today. The Luz can seat just over 65,000 fans and will be hosting...
View ArticleBayern Munich enter the Gaitan derby
German power house Bayern Munich has entered the frame in pursuit of Benfica winger Nicolas Gaitan. Bayern have had scouts watching the 24 year old Argentinian player over the last few weeks and join...
View ArticleBenfica target Anthony Knockeart from Guingamp
Benfica have set their sights on 20 year old midfielder Anthony Knockeart from Guingamp, currently in the Franch second division. Benfica will have competition from Newcastle as they try to bring the...
View ArticleSidnei to return to Benfica at seasons end
Sidnei will be returning to Benfica at season's end after Besiktas decided to not exercise their option to purchase the player after his loan spell.Sidnei is currently suspended by Besiktas after...
View ArticlePortugal's Euro 2012 goaltending situation
The Euro 2012 tournament is now less then two months away and we take a look at what Portugal's 23 man roster could look like when the tournament opens in June. Paulo Bento will potentially look to...
View ArticleAcademica President blasts league over Leiria game
Jose Eduardo Simoes, President of Academica went straight to the press room in Avalade Stadium after his team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sporting and blasted the league for allowing Uniao de Leiria to...
View ArticleRoma dream of landing Benfica duo this summer
Italian papers are reporting that Roma are keen on landing one if not both of Benfica's key playmakers this season Nicolas Gaitan and Axel Witsel. The Italian club though would have a hard time...
View ArticleLazio ready to jump into Garay sweepstakes
Lazio are looking to get into the Garay sweepstakes as the Benfica central defender gears up interest across Europe. Lazio are looking to get one up on city rivals Roma who are also looking at the 25...
View ArticlePortugal announce 23 man squad for Euro 2012
The Euro 2012 tournament continues to inch closer and Paulo Bento has named his 23 man squad with a few surprises as the 2004 finalists look to get out of the Group of Death. Portugal's 23 man squad...
View ArticlePortuguese League 23 man all star team
The Portuguese League play is all but done with only the Taca de Portugal to be decided this weekend. The league saw a three team dogfight for the title between FC Porto, Benfica and Braga, these...
View ArticleEnzo Perez looks to make return to Benfica next season
Enzo Perez's loan spell with Estudiantes ends on June 30/12 and Benfica will take another look at the 26 year old winger who has been in great form this season. Universidade of Chile are also...
View ArticleP.S.N.L. chooses starting eleven for Germany game
Euro 2012 kicks off for Portugal on Saturday as they face one of the tournament favourites in Germany. The Portuguese side has yet to win a game in 2012 and after back to back disappointing...
View ArticleP.S.N.L. fans select Portuguese Player of the Year 2011/12
PSNL fans have selected once again Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese Player of the Year for the 2011/12 season. Ronaldo gathered 88% of all votes placed and had another great year at Real Madrid,...
View ArticleCarlos Martins hopes to return to Benfica this season
Carlos Martins admits that his ambition is to return to play for Benfica next season. The Portuguese international, who last season was loaned to Granada, Spain, goes further. "Right now my priority...
View ArticleP.S.N.L. name 23 man all star squad for Euro 2012
The Euro 2012 tournament is now complete and Spain have been crowned the title holders once again, in what was an entertaining tournament we now select our 23 man roster from the star performances of...
View ArticleBenfica land Pacos Ferreira striker Michel
Benfica have landed 27 year old Brazilian attacker Michel from Pacos Ferreira. Michel scored 9 goals for Pacos last season and is in fight to earn a spot with the Eagles this upcoming season.
View ArticleOlhanense sign former Portugal International Ricardo
Olhanense has signed former Portugal international starting keeper Ricardo as the newest member of the club, the 36 year old is signed for the season and his leadership will be a boost for the...
View ArticleBenfica showing interest in Malaga's Eliseu
Benfica have their eye on Portuguese International and Malaga winger Eliseu. The 28 year old has played 133 games for the Spanish side, scoring 16 goals and with Malaga suffering from financial woes...
View ArticlePaulo Bento announces squad for World Cup qualifier
Paulo Bento has named his squad for the upcoming qualifiers for World Cup 2014, Portugal plays on the 7th in Luxembourg and then receive Azerbaijan at home on the 11th. Portugal roster: Rui Patricio...
View ArticlePaulo Bento announces squad for World Cu qualifiers
Paulo Bento has named his squad for the upcoming qualifiers for World Cup 2014, Portugal plays on the 12th in Russia and then receive Northern Ireland at home on the 16th. Portugal roster: Rui...
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