Benfica budget for 2026/27 approved as Rui Costa faces criticismBenfica members approved the club’s 2026/27 budget on Saturday evening, with 54.57% in favour and 45.43% against. In total, 8,209 votes were cast after a day of debate at Pavilhão...Add to your bookmarks
Rui Costa and Marco Silva map out Benfica recruitment for 2026/2027Benfica’s pre-season is close, and Rui Costa and the hierarchy are already planning for 2026/2027. Marco Silva will be provided with reinforcements, prioritising undisputed quality and players ready to start...Add to your bookmarks
Rui Costa ‘to break silence’ before Marco Silva unveiling at BenficaRui Costa will address Benfica in the coming days, holding a press conference before Marco Silva’s unveiling. The timing is designed to separate issues and ensure the new coach’s arrival...Add to your bookmarks
Rui Costa rules out Adama Traoré move to BenficaAccording to Glorioso 1904, Rui Costa will not pursue a deal for Adama Traoré, leaving a switch to Benfica highly unlikely.The Spain international was offered to the club in recent...Add to your bookmarks
Rui Costa ‘to prioritise’ centre-back and left wing at BenficaAccording to A Bola, Rui Costa has compiled a shortlist as Benfica prioritise a centre-back and a left-sided attacker for 2026/27, despite no head coach being confirmed. Several targets have...Add to your bookmarks
Rui Costa talks see Marco Silva ‘to move’ closer to Benfica jobBenfica are increasingly optimistic about appointing Marco Silva after a fresh meeting with Rui Costa, with previous differences now settled and a deal edging closer, though not yet agreed.Record reports...Add to your bookmarks
Marco Silva still Benfica priority as foreign Plan B lined upMarco Silva remains Rui Costa’s preferred choice to take charge at Benfica, but talks have dragged on and there is still no definitive decision. Rui Costa does not want the...Add to your bookmarks
Rui Costa 'agrees' verbal deal with Benfica target Marco SilvatalkSPORT reports Rui Costa’s Benfica and Marco Silva have reached a verbal agreement, with claims emerging on Wednesday, 27 May.The same outlet adds the agreement is complete and that the...Add to your bookmarks
Rui Costa ‘to secure’ three coaching renewals at BenficaBenfica are moving to safeguard the continuity of key academy staff, with Rui Costa pushing to wrap up three coaching renewals ahead of the new season.Record writes that agreements are...Add to your bookmarks
Rui Costa ‘to base’ Benfica’s season plans on Braga modelRui Costa may shape Benfica’s new campaign around Braga’s recent blueprint. The club have set 25 June as the start of pre-season.O Jogo reports that Benfica could draw on Braga’s...Add to your bookmarks