Cardozo criticised by Benfica election candidate: He does nothing... | OneFootball

Living his last years of career in Paraguay, Óscar Cardozo is a name that evokes much nostalgia among Benfica fans. However, the former number 7 of the eagles is at the center of a controversy, after being targeted by Luís Filipe Vieira, for publicly endorsing João Noronha Lopes, a candidate for the Presidency of Benfica.

Questioned during the interview he gave to CMTV, Luís Filipe Vieira considered it 'absurd' that the Paraguayan had declared his support for the manager: "Do you think it makes sense for Cardozo to support Noronha Lopes? He doesn't even know him, he knows Nuno Gomes, but there are things he cannot do, he will be penalized"

Going further, the former leader - who led Benfica between 2003 and 2021 - went further and alleged that the former number 7 was 'bought': "I know Cardozo, Cardozo doesn't want a position, Cardozo likes money, he doesn't do anything for free. Of course, there are compensations, but I will find out".

In the same interview, the candidate was confronted with the poll results and made the following clarification about them: "Polls can be well done, but they are well-organized people, like in the general assembly, it's the same thing. For me, the poll is on the 25th".

On the other hand, on the eve of the match with Porto, Vieira shared his opinion on the virus affecting the eagles: "We have already experienced this during the Covid times, Benfica has a sufficient squad to face Porto, to play toe-to-toe with Porto. Benfica goes there to get the 3 points".

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