Vieira hits out, says Rui Costa acts like Benfica’s boss | OneFootball

Luís Filipe Vieira was once again critical of Rui Costa in his analysis of how the current President of Benfica handled the dismissal of Bruno Lage and the negotiation with the new coach, who, according to all indications, will be José Mourinho. The statement from the former top leader of the club reminds that the Club may be about to undergo a major change with the Presidential elections. He was not the first candidate to criticize Rui Costa.

"The hiring of the head coach is the most important management act of a President. It is a fundamental and decisive decision for the sporting success of a club. One must not ignore that SL Benfica is in an electoral process where there are several candidates for President, including the current President of the Board", began Luís Filipe Vieira, through a statement on the official channels of his campaign.

Luís Filipe Vieira continued with more criticism: "Therefore, it would have been the most basic common sense and respect for the President of the Board to share with the other candidates his real intentions regarding the process of replacing the head coach of SL Benfica's main team. I am sure that the duty of confidentiality would be respected absolutely".

"A President of the Board, especially under the current circumstances, cannot act as if he were the "boss of the club". Dialogue with a commitment to confidentiality should have occurred for the sake of peace, harmony, and the higher interests of our Club. Once again, Rui Costa did not make a gesture that would elevate him among all Benfiquistas. Great leaders are seen in these difficult moments", explained the former top leader of Benfica.

Luís Filipe Vieira concluded as follows: "I am sure that, on October 25, the Members of SL Benfica will be fair and will recognize who has always respected them at all times over almost 20 years. The Benfiquista Family needs to be united to Win Again. The higher interests of SL Benfica must always be above personal conveniences. For the Good of Benfica".

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