João Malheiro salutes Benfica icon Shéu Han as a giant example | OneFootball

João Malheiro took to social media to salute Benfica great Shéu Han as a giant example of steadfast Benfiquismo and sporting culture.

Born in Mozambique, Shéu joined Benfica in 1970 and debuted in October 1972 against Barreirense. According to Glorioso 1904, he soon became a midfield mainstay and later wore the captain’s armband.

Over 19 years as a player, he won nine league titles, six Taças de Portugal and two Supertaças. He won 24 caps for Portugal and scored one goal. Benfica’s records list 513 first-team appearances and 46 goals, plus 62 European matches.

He officially retired in May 1989, then remained at the club in football operations, including a spell as technical secretary. His association with Benfica totals 48 years, helping to embed him in the Benfiquista Mística.

Malheiro’s message highlighted that long-standing identification and the standards upheld across decades. He also implied such sporting culture is lacking elsewhere, without specifying whom he meant.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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