SL BENFICA latest news -Uefa Cup bound

[Marcelo]

Yes, great news we can have Petit playing DM.

[Frank Cunha]

Fabio Coentrao on loan from Benfica should see some action for Nacional vs Belenenses
Fabio Coentrao vs Belenenses

[Frank Cunha]

today training section ended with a game betweem the married against the single players
final score Married -6-single players -1
keepers for the game Katsouranis and C Rodriguez
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[Marcelo]

Zoro and Bergessio were two additions made to the squad this season, but their careers at Benfica have quickly come to an end. Both are out of Camacho's plan and have already received permission from the club to join the squad later for training.

Zoro, defender from Ivory Coast, was signed from Messina (Italy) at the start of the season but has not been able to convince Camacho and has become dispensable by the club. The problem is that the «number 17» has one of the highest salaries of the squad, and with four and a half years still left on his contract, he will only arrange to leave if he is offered the same wage structure or higher by another club. Metz (France) were one of the clubs who showed interest in signing Zoro but it is assumed they do not have the capacity to pay his current salary. The player has stated he would rather leave for definite than to be loaned.

The central-defender has been authorized to stay in Ivory Coast, where he is on holiday, for a few more days. He is to participate at a charity game in the capital Abidjan and will return to Lisbon before the New Year.

Bergessio has also been given permission to stay in holiday until the 2nd of January as his future is still in contention.

"I am awaiting instructions from Benfica. Nothing has been decided yet."

The Argentinian striker is much wanted by clubs from his country (San Lorenzo, Independiente and River Plate) and may continue his career in his homeland, but he also might have the possibility to go to Spain or France.

Brazilian midfielder Andrés Diáz, ex-Rosario Central, will join the squad on the 2nd of January as negotiations are still ongoing with a club from the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires.

[Marcelo]

Benfica 4-1!!!!!!!!!

[Frank Cunha]

I would take a 2-1 win

[Marcelo]

Well,anything as long as we get a win

[Frank Cunha]

Bergessio needs to be loan to another team, Zoro didn't show much

[Frank Cunha]

Sao Paulo going to make a offer for Diego Souza but got no chance
they don't have enough money, willing to exchange some players

[Frank Cunha]

GAME to take place this upcoming Saturday
Antevisão, rescaldo, classificação, desafios, resultados, espectadores e horário de cada jornada da Bwin Liga

[Frank Cunha]

Sao Paulo makes me laugh they want Diego Souza for nothing

Maisfutebol - Superliga - NotÃ*cia

[Frank Cunha]

Petit and Cardozo will be on the roster for the game against V Setubal
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[DonJacobeone]

According to Chris Williams from Goal.com Dortmund is interested in Benfica's back-up keeper "Butt". Chris states that Jens Lehmann is Dortmund's first interest but if talks with Arsenal fail then Butt would be their next step.

[Trim]

Interesting.. Could happen really.

Dortmund's first choice goalie has underwent operation and will be sidelined for at least three months.

So Dortmund undoubtely need a new goalie, however, they have a good no.2, but seems they don't trust him.

German media say Lehmann is their no.1 target, but if it fails, I could see Butt returning to Germany.

[Frank Cunha]

Quim been superb, by far the best keeper, deserves to start for the national team

we still have Moreira back from injured, Benfica should accomodate Butt he seem very nervous when given a chance to play, not somebody we can relly in a no long run.