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Dortmund battling Tottenham and Juventus for Benfica talent Banjaqui
Several high profile European clubs are keen on signing the talented youngster.
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Banjaqui sparks race among giants as Benfica set their asking price
Daniel Banjaqui is attracting growing interest on the international transfer market. The Benfica right-back, just 18 years old, has been gaining prominence under Marco Silva and is reportedly already being...
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Marco Silva may turn to Aursnes at right-back as Benfica host Celtic
Marco Silva is weighing another emergency switch at right-back as Benfica prepare to host Celtic on Thursday in the second matchday of the UEFA Europa League league phase. Fredrik Aursnes...
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Nuno Paralvas warns in-form Benfica ace: not a nailed-on starter
Georgiy Sudakov was smiling again in a Benfica shirt. The Ukrainian midfielder scored the Eagles' second goal in their 2-0 win over Vitória de Guimarães, helping seal the Reds' return...
Rumour
Tottenham eye €35m move for Benfica wonderkid Daniel Banjaqui
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Benfica youngster Daniel Banjaqui, with several prominent European clubs interested in the right-back.The 18-year-old has emerged as an exciting prospect in...
Reported
Benfica may lack a full-back and Marco Silva recalls the “firefighter”
Marco Silva is preparing changes to Benfica’s starting XI for the visit of Celtic, scheduled for Thursday at the Estádio da Luz, in the second round of the UEFA Europa...
Rumour
Tottenham track 18-year-old as seven European clubs monitor £30m-rated defender
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Benfica youngster Daniel Banjaqui, with several prominent European clubs interested in the right-back. The 18-year-old has emerged as an exciting prospect in Portuguese football, and his performances have reportedly caught the
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UEFA appoints Nikola Dabanovic for Benfica v Celtic Europa League tie
UEFA has appointed Montenegrin referee Nikola Dabanovic, 44, to take charge of Benfica v Celtic in the Europa League.According to Glorioso 1904, he will be assisted by Srdan Jovanovic and...
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Lukebakio in Benfica's XI? “He's not ready to step up yet"
Benfica’s victory over Vitória de Guimarães once again highlighted the partnership of Gianluca Prestianni and Andreas Schjelderup. The two wingers’ performances have made it difficult for Dodi Lukebakio to break...
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Breaking! Fondly remembered referee picked for Benfica - Celtic
Nikola Dabanovic has been appointed by UEFA to referee the match between Benfica and Celtic on matchday two of the Europa League. The referee brings back fond memories for Benfica,...
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Marco Silva could make eight changes for Benfica’s Europa League tie with Celtic
Marco Silva could make up to eight changes for Benfica’s meeting with Celtic in the second matchday of the Europa League league phase.The reshuffle is being weighed after the 2-0...
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Official! Benfica secures gem set to wreak havoc in midfield
Benfica continue to plan for the future and have just taken another important step in their commitment to youth development. Vasco Silva, a midfielder aged just 14, has signed a...
Rumour
Benfica and Porto ‘to battle’ for Salzburg midfielder Bartosz Mazurek
TEAMtalk reports that Porto are keen on 19-year-old Salzburg midfielder Bartosz Mazurek, raising the prospect of a battle with Benfica, while Brighton are also monitoring and Villas-Boas has shown interest...
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Winger Benfica wanted in January is unstoppable: 7 goals in 7 games
André Luiz is enjoying an impressive run of form in Major League Soccer (MLS). The Brazilian winger, who was on Benfica’s radar in January, has scored seven goals in seven...
Reported
Shake-up ahead? Marco Silva could make 8 changes for Benfica - Celtic
Benfica are preparing for their clash with Celtic on matchday two of the Europa League league phase, and Marco Silva is considering a major overhaul of his starting XI. Following...
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Transfer war! Salzburg midfielder sparks battle between Benfica and Porto
Benfica were among the clubs that closely monitored Bartosz Mazurek, the Polish midfielder who played for Jagiellonia before eventually joining RB Salzburg. The player even admitted that a move to...
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Estéban Lepaul valuation makes Benfica move unlikely as Rennes seek 50-60 million euros
Benfica have explored a move for Estéban Lepaul, though a transfer currently looks highly improbable.According to Glorioso 1904, Rennes want between 50 and 60 million euros to sell the striker,...
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Benfica sponsor's 'happiest chickens' advert mocked at Vitória SC match
Matinados, Benfica's egg sponsor, was prominent at Estádio da Luz during the home match against Vitória SC, prompting criticism from some Benfica fans on social media and playful jibes from...
Reported
Rafa flounders at Benfica: six games without an impact, alarming stats
Benfica beat Vitória SC 2-0 in a match in which several Benfica players stood out. Prestianni, Schjelderup and Pavlidis caught the eye, while Samuel Dahl and Sudakov scored the goals....
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Benfica held hostage by Prestianni? Ex-official slams Marco Silva's side
Gaspar Ramos, Benfica’s former head of football, praised the Reds’ performance in their 2-0 win over Vitória de Guimarães. Despite the positive signs, the former executive believes the red-and-white side...
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Newcastle Scouts €80M Benfica Defender as Premier League Interest Builds
Newcastle United continues to assess younger center-backs as part of its long-term recruitment planning, with Matthias Jaissle’s squad expected to add defenders to the roster over the next several transfer windows. According to TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey, Newcastle watched Benfica defender
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António Silva recalls Benfica: “It’s a good club to be sold from, too”
António Silva discussed his departure from Benfica for Bournemouth and explained why he accepted the Premier League challenge. In an interview with Transfermarkt this Monday, the 22-year-old Portuguese centre-back praised...
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Bah fitness concern for Benfica ahead of Celtic as Banjaqui also doubtful
Benfica face defensive worries for Thursday’s home Europa League meeting with Celtic, with Alexander Bah and Daniel Banjaqui doubts after the 2-0 win over Vitória SC.Bah, praised by Marco Silva...
Official source
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Reported
Luís Godinho slammed after Benfica - Vitória SC: “No consistency”
Luís Godinho’s refereeing in Benfica–Vitória SC, which ended in a 2-0 victory for the Eagles in the eighth round of Liga Betclic, drew criticism from experts Jorge Faustino and Marco...
Reported
Rafa at risk? Schjelderup and Prestianni trouble Marco Silva at Benfica
Benfica’s 2-0 victory over Vitória SC once again put Andreas Schjelderup and Gianluca Prestianni in the spotlight. The performances of the two young Benfica players could give Marco Silva a...
Rumour
Ekrem Konur says Tottenham and Barcelona want Benfica starter in January
Vangelis Pavlidis continues to attract interest from several European football giants. Benfica's 27-year-old Greek striker is reportedly on Tottenham and Barcelona's radar, as the January transfer window begins to come...
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Benfica beat Vitória SC, comic jibes: “Lucianos and Proenças, blind VARs…”
Luís Filipe Borges discusses Benfica's win over Vitória and takes a sarcastic dig at Liga Portugal as he talks about the next match Benfica responded to wins by rivals...
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