Carlos Gamarra reveals who he backs in the Benfica presidential race | OneFootball

Carlos Gamarra, former Paraguayan defender who shone while wearing Benfica’s jersey in the 1997/98 season, has declared his support for Cristóvão Carvalho, candidate for the presidency of the Reds. In his statement, the former Eagles footballer proudly recalls the period in which he represented the Club.

“I had the honor of wearing this jersey, which carries so much history and so much passion. Benfica changed my life and I will never stop being proud of having been part of this giant Club.” The former Paraguayan international believes that Cristóvão Carvalho has the necessary qualities to lead Benfica.

“We all know that Benfica needs to regain the greatness it once had, a strength and respect, both in Portugal and in Europe. That is why I declare my support for Cristóvão Carvalho in his candidacy for the presidency of Sport Lisboa e Benfica.”

For Gamarra, the candidate demonstrates the right ambition: “I see in Cristóvão the courage that is needed to lead the Club back to the place it deserves, at the top. I know what it means to wear this jersey on the field and I believe that Cristóvão will know how to honor it off the field, giving Benfica the future that all members and fans dream of.”

Cristóvão Carvalho is one of six declared candidates for the Benfica social bodies elections for the 2025-2029 term, scheduled for October 25, along with Rui Costa, manager João Noronha Lopes, businessman and former president Luís Filipe Vieira (who spoke about José Mourinho), lawyer João Diogo Manteigas, and industrialist Martim Mayer.

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