Articles tagged with "benfica"
Europe's 10 Biggest Transfer Window Bargains
By chris | September 3rd, 2008Obviously the true bargains won't be known for some time, but there were a few transfers which caught the eye before the participants had even ...
Benfica match review
By j | August 31st, 2008The Clássico was as feisty you would expect and fittingly, with it being a reasonably balanced affair, ended in a 1-1 draw before 53,000 at ...
week 2 Benfica preview
By j | August 30th, 2008Seems remarkable to have a Clássico in week two of the campaign however in many aspects and as I noted in part one of the ...
Jornada 2 Preview: Class-ee-koh Time
By Greg | August 29th, 2008It's week two and already we have a massive match to be played between Benfica and Porto at da Luz. Benfica looked abysmal last ...
Trofeo Santiago Bernabéu: Sporting 3 - 5 Real Madrid
By Greg | August 28th, 2008I love this score line. It reminds me of when we beat Benfica 5-3 in last year's Cup semi final after being down 2-0 ...
New CL Threads
By Ale | August 28th, 2008Ronaldo and Franck Ribéry Gary Neville model United's new Champion's League away kit, which commemorates the 40th anniversary of their (and English football's) first European ...
week 2 opponent review Benfica
By j | August 27th, 2008The debut of Quique Flores as manager for Benfica was a painful one with a auspicious 1-1 draw against Rio Ave. With hopes at Estádio ...
Busiest Week Ever: Injuries and Naka says what we all think
By Matt | August 27th, 2008Besides the whole "oldest and fiercest rivalry in sports" thing coming up this Sunday, Celtic have some European football to think about. Celtic will ...
Jornada 1 Recap: Benfica Need To Wake Up Fast
By Greg | August 25th, 2008What a frigging weather nightmare Tropical Storm Fay was this past week. My wife and sister in law had the bright idea of visiting ...
One More Trophy & Other News
By Johonna | August 17th, 2008Since I am a little, erm, late with this post, most of you probably know that Inter took home the Eusebio Cup after our game ...
Workweek In Review: 8/11 - 8/15
By Greg | August 15th, 2008Since I only blog during the week (sorry, I get even MORE drunk on the weekends than on work days, so I probably couldn't even ...
Ferragusto in Lisbon - Eusébio Cup 2008
By Johonna | August 13th, 2008Inter v Benfica, August 15, 7:45pm local time (11:45am on the pacific coast, 2:45pm on the east coast) This Friday is the last stop on Inter's ...
Some Benfica Bits and Times, They Are A Changin'
By Greg | August 5th, 2008Benfica 2 - 1 Vitoria Guimarães -- Benfica have had an exciting transfer period with a round of crappy pre-season results thrown in. Before ...
photos from last nights Benfica match
By j | August 3rd, 2008Just a few photos from last nights match.
Benfica match
By j | August 2nd, 2008For those interested in the opening PSG formation against Benifica I've put together this diagram. As you can see there are a number of key ...
All the chips for Diogo
By Takis | July 29th, 2008Breaking news from Greece reports that Olympiacos has made another offer for Portuguesa's Diogo Luis Santo (aka Diogo). The offer is said to be around ...
Moutinho Tries the Crying Game, Boavista Officially Sent Down
By Greg | July 28th, 2008After using this space sparingly to pitch a bitch about how the Portuguese Liga has been Le Suck on the news front all summer, finally ...
Blackburn Rovers 3-2 Benfica (and 7-6 on pens?) W/ highlights
By Jim | July 25th, 2008Tonight Rovers beat S.L. Benfica; 31 time Portuguese Liga Champions and regular in the Champions League. The game was highlighted by great performances by Brett ...
Blogging in a Black Hole
By Greg | July 22nd, 2008The title says it all. I decide it's a great idea to come back in March of this year and hit ya'll off with ...
Do You Buy Into The "New" Benfica?
By Greg | July 17th, 2008In the past fifteen seasons, Benfica have won only two league championships and two league cups. After this most recent, disastrous campaign when they ...
Pablo Aimer saga ends
By j | July 17th, 2008I had been waiting on the clubs formal announcement and finally word comes in that Pablo Aimar has committed to Benfica, ending Kevin Keegan's attempt ...
another Pablo Aimar update
By j | July 15th, 2008Yes, I know - ANOTHER Pablo Aimar update. However with the situation apparently winding down, it is quite clear that if Kevin Keegan wants him ...
Final Decision Handed Down On Porto's Champions League Participation This Year
By Greg | July 15th, 2008After a whole ass load of "they're in" and "they're out" conjecturing, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has informed UEFA that in spite of ...
update on Pablo Aimar
By j | July 13th, 2008Just a quick update on the Pablo Aimar situation as from all accounts it does not seem like he'll be at St. James' Park. While ...
Olympiacos linked with Nuno Gomes
By Takis | July 9th, 2008Several media sources from across Europe are linking Benfica and Portuguese international with a move to the Greek Champions. The connection does make sense, as ...
Not to be outdone by Rivals Porto, Benfica Introduce Their New Kits
By Greg | July 9th, 2008As Porto rolled out their "new" home and sea green away kits yesterday, Benfica also made sure not to be late to the party and ...
Kevin Mirallas' Future With Lille Still Uncertain
By Julien | July 8th, 2008Risky business for Lille right now. Kevin Mirallas' future with LOSC is still up in the air. Spain? England? Netherlands? Germany? France? Where will the ...
Resistance is Futile, So I Give You: Transfer Rumors. Michael Bradley, Freddy Adu, Peter Crouch, and More!
By Laurie | July 7th, 2008I fought the urge all weekend. Alas, I am human. I can fight no longer. So I give you: Transfer Rumors. ...
We Have A League Fixture Schedule. Yay.
By Greg | July 7th, 2008This evening in Portugal, grown men dipped their hands into bowls filled with balls and determined the schedule for the upcoming season. Once they ...
Presidential Beat Down
By Greg | July 4th, 2008Benfica President Luis Felipe Vieira left a meeting last night under duress after he refused to entertain discussion from a number of fan groups. ...
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