Rui Costa disappointed with Benfica members, can't help but feel regret | OneFootball

Benfica members rejected the Report and Accounts and the Electoral Regulations. Rui Costa was quite surprised by the decision, assuring that “things shouldn’t be confused”, since the numbers were positive for the reds.

“I cannot help but regret it. Benfica presents one of the best Reports and Accounts in the club’s history... 30 million euros and it ended up being rejected. As president, I cannot help but regret it. The same goes for the afternoon session, which was also rejected. At this moment, the president of the General Assembly will announce the procedures regarding this year’s elections. In this case, I speak as president of Benfica and I believe that the rejection of the Report and Accounts is completely surprising because it is one of Benfica’s best and things shouldn’t be confused,” he said.

The two General Assemblies were marked by episodes of fighting, and Rui Costa clarified: “Despite the appeals made throughout the day, in the morning there were incidents that cannot happen in a democratic club like ours. The fact that we are in an electoral period cannot justify what happened in the morning. All I can do is regret what happened and that it clearly stains Benfica’s name. We had to suspend the Assembly. Fortunately for everyone, the afternoon went differently, as it should, a General Assembly in true Benfica style, with the utmost respect for everyone, for all members, which is what is expected from a club like ours.”

“All I can do is regret what happened in the morning and apologize to Benfiquistas. That is not our image nor what we want to convey. Even though we are in an electoral period, perhaps the most contested in the club’s history, let this be a month of intensity, but let this not serve to divide the club, on the contrary. There are six ideas for the club, but all of us candidates must have the respect and certainty that everyone wants the best for the club. Regret what happened in the morning, it was an episode, but it is still significant, but fortunately the afternoon went as it should, a General Assembly in Benfica style. The day ended without further incidents, which is to be welcomed after what happened in the morning,” he added.

Regarding the absence of electronic voting, Rui Costa was clear: “What concerns me at this moment is that this month proceeds with the respectability that Benfica deserves from everyone and that on the 25th the members choose who will lead Benfica. May Benfica remain united.”

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