Before Newcastle v Benfica, Rui Costa in the spotlight | OneFootball

Rui Costa, President of Benfica, made a point of accompanying the red delegation to Newcastle, where he himself was also the center of attention. Despite a cloudy morning, the weather did not discourage the fans who were near the hotel, where they had the opportunity to exchange a few words with the Eagles’ Leader.

Waiting for a chance to see their idols, the highlight for the fans was when they spotted Rui Costa outside the building this morning, October 21. The President of the Club of Light took the opportunity to go for a short walk around the hotel, where Benfica had stayed overnight since landing in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Not indifferent to the presence of Benfiquistas in the area, Rui Costa made a point of crossing the street to exchange a few words with the fans. Among some quick conversations, the former Eagles maestro also took the opportunity to sign some autographs.

However, according to what the newspaper A Bola was able to find out, it wasn’t just Portuguese fans present at the location. According to the same source, there were also English fans who didn’t want to miss the chance to see one of the great names in world football. Among the autographs given out, Rui Costa also signed a pair of boots and an AC Milan shirt, always with a smile on his face.

It should be remembered that Benfica takes to the field tonight, October 21, to face Newcastle in a match counting for the 3rd round of the Champions League group stage. The match will kick off at 8:00 PM and will be refereed by Szymon Marciniak. In the pre-match interview, José Mourinho admitted that it will be a demanding game.

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