Congratulations from the Casas do Benfica and Subsidiaries

From the arms of his parents - 50 years of love and passion for Sport Lisboa e Benfica! On March 29, 1972, Damaia was the cradle of Rui Manuel César Costa, the boy that, during the trials, King Eusébio would select for the Glorioso Under-13 team. He carried out all his formative years at the Club, made his debut in the first team on September 22, 1991, he became champions and spread magic all over the pitch in Portugal and abroad. He was senior international (94 matches, 26 goals), played 12 seasons in Italy, where he shone at Fiorentina (1994-2001) and Milan (2001-2006). He fulfilled his dream of returning to Benfica (2006-2008) and, on the afternoon of May 11, 2008, at home, at his Estádio da Luz, he would end his football career in tears. Rui Costa, now President of Benfica, celebrates half a century of existence this Tuesday. Congratulations!

From all corners of the world, the Casas do Benfica and the club's subsidiaries gathered their members, athletes and governing bodies to pay tribute to the 118th anniversary of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Our Club's anthem was sung in Portugal by the Casas Benfica de Oliveira de Azeméis and Viseu, and by Sport Vila Real e Benfica subsidiary; in Switzerland by the Casa Benfica Genéve, in Canada By the Casa Benfica Toronto and in Africa by the Casa Benfica Benguela, thus demonstrating their love for Sport Lisboa e Benfica!