A memorable day for Joãozinho

Ivanovic is already getting to know his new home! After being presented as a new signing for Benfica's professional squad on Thursday, July 31, the striker began training at Benfica Campus. 

The Social Services of the GNR, in collaboration with the National Guard of Ukraine, have integrated a group of 20 Ukrainian children aged between 6 and 14 who have suffered irreparable losses since the beginning of the war into their holiday camps, with the aim of removing them from their current living environment. As a partner, the Benfica Foundation organized visits to the Estádio da Luz and the Benfica Museum – Cosme Damião with a Ukrainian guide, in order to broaden the range of activities planned for these young people. The initiative was attended by Domingos Almeida Lima, vice president of Benfica and the Foundation – who highlighted the “concern to always be close to young people” – as well as Arménio Pedroso, vice president of Social Services at GNR, and Liudmyla Kulius, former secretary of the Ukrainian GNR.

This Tuesday, May 27, the Benfica Foundation and Sport Lisboa e Benfica marked World Children's Day with the participation of more than 1,500 young people.  Between the Estádio da Luz pitch and the pavilions, there were fun, educational and sporting activities, with the contribution of the various sports and the partners of the Club and the Foundation. Lively, with everything designed to stimulate the children and provide them with different experiences, this was a “very special” moment, as Jorge Miranda, director of the Foundation, told BTV. "We couldn't miss the opportunity to have an unforgettable day," he said. Representing the Almeirim Karting Circuit, Tiago Evaristo stressed the importance of “road education”. Watch the report here...

The Benfica Foundation and Professional Football made Gonçalo's dream come true. At the Estádio da Luz, the young fan experienced unforgettable moments with the players and coach Bruno Lage. An unforgettable experience that will remain etched in his memory, his heart and his happy smile.

Before, during and after. Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the match between Benfica and Fenerbahce (3-2) in the 13th edition of the Eusébio Cup. In preparation for the 2025/26 season, football and Red Wave returned to the Estádio da Luz in a tribute to the King...

In a vibrant Estádio da Luz stadium filled with 55,443 spectators, Benfica beat Fenerbahçe 3-2 to win the 13th edition of the Eusébio Cup. Aktürkoğlu (37'), an own goal (42'), and Henrique Araújo (81') wrote the story of the Eagles' sixth victory in the tournament that honors the Black Panther! See the best images of a victory in the name of the King.