Sport Lisboa e Benfica’s emblem between 1908 and 1930

This symbol comes as a result of the union between Sport Lisboa and the Sport Benfica’s group, plus the addition of a bicycle wheel to Sport Lisboa’s emblem.

Sport Lisboa e Benfica’s emblem between 1930 and 1999

Over the time, the emblem has suffered a few changes and some stylistic readjustments but, since 1930, the emblem remains with the current shape. In 1999 it is slightly changed, respecting, nevertheless, its original lines. By that time, a reposition was made to the eagle.

Sport Lisboa e Benfica’s symbol since 1999

The current symbol comes as a result of the overlap of two emblems and not as a fusion with the creation of a new symbol. The emblem has got a very powerful and symbolic composition:

• A divided shield with the equipment colours, half red (on the left) and half white (on the right), which means joy, coloured and vivacity, on an enthusiastic fight for sport basis.
• At the middle of the shield, and above a football, a ladder with the club name initials, the Association main reason of existence.
• At the top of the shield, a magnificent open-winged eagle, heraldic animal of great meaning, authority, strength, victory and pride, symbol of objectives elevation and will to do.
• At the bottom of the eagle, in its claws, at the middle of itself and the shield, a ribbon with the slogan - E Pluribus Unum. As it seems, this slogan was chosen or suggested by Félix Bermudes, in order to put the Union and a family spirit together.