Fans shout “resign” and boo Rui Costa during the general assembly in Luz

Benfica President Rui Costa was booed by the club’s fans while speaking at Benfica’s second General Assembly (AG) this Saturday afternoon. Changing the bylaws and discussing the budget for the next season are topics discussed at these general assemblies.

Benfica’s second general meeting will take place at the Estadio da Luz stadium from 16:00 instead of Pavilion 2 of the complex due to the large influx of members, which has led to delays and some disorganization at the entrances. Tensions caused by queues and waiting led to police reinforcements near the Estádio da Luz stadium.

An extraordinary general meeting to discuss and vote on proposals to change the club’s constitution was due to begin at 10:30 am, but it did not begin until 12:15 pm, given that thousands of people began queuing early in the stadium grounds.

Rui Costa rejects ‘leadership crisis’ and wants Benfica to ‘become more and more victorious’

Benfica president Rui Costa said this Saturday that “there is no leadership crisis at the club”, who wants the club to “become more and more victorious”, rejecting the idea that members are questioning the seriousness and character of the management.

“There is no leadership crisis at Benfica. There are no voids or lack of solutions here. We take responsibility and have a project for the future of this club. I don’t turn away or run away from my responsibilities. Answer for yourself and for your team, even from those who decided to leave. We will win again in football and we will continue to win in sports, as in the last two seasons, Benfica will remain the most successful club in Portugal.” director.

In his address to the members present at Benfica’s regular general meeting, Rui Costa emphasized the sporting aspect: last season the Eagles won eight of 12 football and indoor sports championships, and this season they won six of 12. they are still fighting for victory in roller hockey, both among men and among women.