Meet Mónica Jorge: Benfica’s new head of women’s football | OneFootball

Mónica Jorge is leaving the Portuguese Football Federation and will take on the coordination of women's football at Benfica. According to the newspaper Record, the former National Coach has already reached an agreement with Rui Costa, and the official announcement from the club could happen soon.

At the 2024 Quinas de Ouro Gala, Mónica Jorge was awarded as one of the 50 most influential people in international women's football. Now, Pedro Proença loses one of his key figures at the Portuguese Football Federation, who is expected to get to work at Benfica in the coming days.

In the debate with João Noronha Lopes, Rui Costa had already addressed this topic: “One of the most recognized and knowledgeable people in women's football will be in charge of the team. It will be announced on Sunday or Monday. Women's football became part of the SAD during our term, and it has improved significantly. We continued to invest in women's football with squads that keep winning championships and with the transition of Benfica to the Benfica Campus.”

Regarding the football played, Benfica's women's team drew 1-1 at home against Twente in the third round of the Champions League. The team led by Ivan Batista – who set a very clear goal for the future – will be back in action next Thursday at 8:00 PM, at Paris FC's ground.

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