Benfica welcomed Santos: Eusébio and Pelé honored at the Museum

In the year that Eusébio da Silva Ferreira would have celebrated his 83rd birthday, a young man with the same name carries the King's name on his back. Born in 2014 and named after the greatest figure in Benfica's history, who had left six months earlier, Eusébio da Silva Vicente, who was also brought into the world in Mozambique, is inspired by the Black Panther's legacy to make his way through Benfica's youth system. Watch BTV's report here

On January 25, 1942, Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, was born. From Mozambique to the world, he became Sport Lisboa e Benfica's greatest figure. An idol to many, a legend to many others, he won over football lovers - and beyond! - with his performances, goals and achievements. He died on January 5, 2014, but he lives on in the memory of Benfiquistas, who, in various ways, eternalize the King. Spread across the globe, 49 members of the Club carry with them an attribute of inescapable strength: the name “Eusébio”. In a simple tribute to mark the Black Panther's 83rd birthday - this Saturday - his granddaughter, Maria da Silva Ferreira, shares the same story, one of many that keep her grandfather's legacy “very much alive among Benfica fans”.

This Sunday, January 5, marks 11 years since the departure of the greatest icon in the history of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. On a day marked by eternal longing, remember Eusébio da Silva Ferreira's career and remarkable moments with the "Manto Sagrado", as well as the moving national and international tributes that followed the death of a King who will never lose his crown in the hearts of all Benfiquistas.

On Friday, May 16, the European Night of Museums took place at the Benfica Museum – Cosme Damião, which was free to enter between 6 pm and midnight and welcomed 1,166 visitors. A special evening that surprised everyone with a Live Cartoon session by cartoonist Ricardo Galvão and the screening of the documentary “Benfica-Torino 4-3”. Here are the best images...

On the day of SL Benfica's 121st anniversary, Friday, February 28, the Estádio da Luz and the Benfica Museum – Cosme Damião opened their doors once again for night visits. For the 3rd month running, Stadium & Museum By Night sold out with 750 people attending. Participants were surprised by the Cathedral's nocturnal illuminations and were presented with the Club's birthday cake. At the Museum, they were able to walk through the corridors of Benfica's glorious history, and it is worth noting that the writer André Pereira was present and offered some visitors portraits written in the form of poems. Another special Benfica evening, in communion between the Club's fans!

Striking, impactful and very beautiful! On the Saturday of the derby at the Estádio da Luz, Jonas returned home once again and, before the starting whistle and at half-time of the Benfica-Sporting match on matchday 33 of the Liga Betclic, he was on the pitch, being greeted and cherished by the more than 63,000 fans in the stands. "Thank you all for your love and respect! I have a lot of love and gratitude for the Club", said Pistolas.

Having celebrated his 75th birthday on Sunday, April 20, Humberto Coelho received a heartfelt and well-deserved tribute on Wednesday, April 23, at the Estádio da Luz, during half-time of the Benfica-Tirsense (4-0) second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals. Captain for many years, he wore the Manto Sagrado for “14 fantastic seasons” and, on the pitch, he gave a special thanks to the fans. "This is more than soul, it's an extraordinary mystique! Only at Benfica can you feel this recognition and this glory and memory of having played for the best club in the world," said the former central defender.

Two-time European champion, synonymous with the Sport Lisboa e Benfica mystique, José Augusto was honored on Sunday, April 13, the day of his 88th birthday. During half-time of the Benfica-Arouca match, on matchday 29 of the Liga Betclic, he was applauded by the Benfiquistas and thanked for the gesture from the Presidential Tribune. There, in the box, in the presence of President Rui Costa, among José Augusto's friends and family, Happy Birthday was sung to one of the undeniable names in the history of the Glorioso.