Vieira replies to Varandas, admits tough times for Benfica | OneFootball

Luís Filipe Vieira reacted to Frederico Varandas' words regarding the Portuguese Football Federation. The candidate for the Benfica elections was present in Évora, where he had lunch with fans and members of the Clube da Luz, and answered some questions posed at the event - after having already criticized Óscar Cardozo.

One of the highlighted topics was the words of Frederico Varandas, who defended himself against accusations made by Rui Costa, as well as by several candidates for the Club's Presidency, regarding Sporting's influence in the FPF. The former top leader of the eagles was brief: "I will only say that I will respond to that when I am president of Benfica".

The comment was made in statements to NOW, upon Luís Filipe Vieira's arrival at the Casa do Benfica in Évora. During his speech, he also expressed regret about the Clube da Luz: "Unfortunately, I don't know how long it will take to unite the Benfiquistas, it has been difficult".

Furthermore, Luís Filipe Vieira once again complained about refereeing, stating that the red emblem "cannot be harmed as happened in the Cup final", and promising, subsequently, "to get Benfica winning again", referring to the titles missed last season.

The promises did not stop there. Luís Filipe Vieira assured "a new Casa do Benfica in Évora", but also spoke about "continuing the expansion of Seixal", the eagles' Campus. Lastly, he also highlighted the increase of the "capacity of the Estádio da Luz, if possible up to 90,000 seats".

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