Rui Costa on Benfica election critics: I understand the frustration | OneFootball

Rui Costa was present before Benfica fans and members in Ovar, delivering a speech of optimism.

Rui Costa showed optimism for Benfica’s future, despite acknowledging the failure to meet objectives in the last season. The Benfica President was present in Ovar, where he spoke to around one and a half hundred fans and members of the Clube da Luz.

“The last four years have not been easy, not at all. I do not hide and I always present myself with the same humility, I recognize that four titles were not what we aspired to. But I do not forget how the club was four years ago, and neither do you, at a time when very few wanted to step forward, the club was not well and I did not hide,” began Rui Costa in Ovar – who was recently criticized by Luís Filipe Vieira.

The Benfica President continued: “If I did not hide back then, I am certainly not hiding today. You do not give up on Benfica! I recognize the frustration we all feel because we want to win more, especially given how last season ended.”

Then, he recalled his journey at Benfica, also remembering last season: “But we cannot forget that a club ‘in crisis’, that did not win what it should have, competed until the very last second in all competitions, and in four years achieved its best ever points tally at European level in the Champions League.”

“Over these four years, foundations have been laid for us to grow more and more, to become ever more victorious. That is my commitment, and with the same pride as four years ago, I stand before you, with the same passion, dedication, and determination,” concluded Rui Costa, President of Benfica.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.