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Rui Costa announced the start of his campaign for the presidential elections at Benfica. The current President of the Eagles launched his list 'Only Benfica Matters' this Thursday, September 18th, and has already scheduled the official kickoff for the afternoon of next Friday, September 20th, at the Casa do Benfica in Paredes.

Through social media, the top leader of the Clube da Luz shared a post where he revealed the first details about the start of his electoral campaign, aiming for his re-election in the electoral act that will take place on the upcoming October 25th, on the same day that Benfica faces Arouca at the Estádio da Luz.

Thus, in the description of the image shared on the social network Instagram, the current Leader of the Benfiquistas explained that his first campaign activity will be in Paredes: "I officially start the candidacy for the presidency of Sport Lisboa e Benfica this Friday, in Paredes. I count on everyone to affirm the strength of the Glorious".

It should be noted that, during today, September 18th, before kicking off his campaign, Rui Costa is at the Benfica Campus, in Seixal, in order to reach an agreement for José Mourinho to become the new coach of the Eagles. According to gathered information, the Special One is expected to be presented in the coming hours.

It is also worth remembering that the elections, considered the most contested in the last 25 years, are scheduled for the upcoming October 25th, and will feature a total of seven candidates. Besides Rui Costa, Benfica Members have lists led by João Noronha Lopes, João Diogo Manteigas, Luís Filipe Vieira, Martim Mayer, Cristóvão Carvalho, and Paulo Parreira.

Check out Rui Costa's post:

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