ex Benfica players/coach's thread

[Oliver_Kahn]

Originally Posted by Frank Cunha

it can happen any minute, don't be surprise if Benfica goes after one or two of the Belenenses youth players like Rolando, Ruben Amorim, LD Alvim

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Good riddance.

Bergessio is crap, never really proved why Benfica signed him. He didn't score a single goal and took like 50 shots. Plus, he missed a penalty. Complete disaster.

Mantorras is quite possibly one of the most unlucky footballers ever, he was simply fantastic in his prime, would certainly be amongst the best strikers in the world, had he not been severely injured.

Rolando you don't need, he is not better than Luisao. Amorim is good, but you have far too many midfielders. Alvim is very good, but I highly doubt Gilberto will get benched, so it's another player that you don't need

[Frank Cunha]

Benfica denied Mantorras rumors to Belenenses

Benfica stupidity, how much harm have they done to this player
uma vergonha
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[Frank Cunha]

Originally Posted by Oliver_Kahn

Good riddance.

Bergessio is crap, never really proved why Benfica signed him. He didn't score a single goal and took like 50 shots. Plus, he missed a penalty. Complete disaster.

Mantorras is quite possibly one of the most unlucky footballers ever, he was simply fantastic in his prime, would certainly be amongst the best strikers in the world, had he not been severely injured.

Rolando you don't need, he is not better than Luisao. Amorim is good, but you have far too many midfielders. Alvim is very good, but I highly doubt Gilberto will get benched, so it's another player that you don't need

His Gilberto any good?

[Oliver_Kahn]

He starts for Brazil. I don't rate him that highly though, I prefer Leo, but he is not very far off.

[afumacas]

i think it'd be good for Mantorras to go out for a half a year and see more playing time. The thing is that we really don't know his physical limitations, his dedicated training, We really don't know what kind of a specific program this player needs to be in, and will any other club be able to give him that support? I think it would be great to see him getting pt. But none of us have read doctor reports and know the skinny on Mantorras..

As for Bergessio, i don't think he was given the necessary time to adapt.. he fall victim to the fact that Benfica needs a forward bad, mantorras is not going to be the fall guy, and Bergessio was next in line. If Benfica really thought this player had talent they would let him go out on loan for another team of the Bwin, Like that he can adapt to the portuguese style..
Let's not forget that both Lisandro and Romagnoli took a bit to get used to the style..

[BenficaUnited]

Originally Posted by Frank Cunha

Benfica denied Mantorras rumors to Belenenses

Benfica stupidity, how much harm have they done to this player
uma vergonha
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Typical Benfica fashion.
Very much so uma grande vergonha.

[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.

[Frank Cunha]

ex Benfica Pepa leaving Benfica was my worst mistake
Maisfutebol - Superliga - NotÃ*cia

[Frank Cunha]

ex Benfica Pepa was force to retire at 26, is now a Sacavanense school soccer coach
Maisfutebol - Superliga - NotÃ*cia

[Frank Cunha]

ex Benfica capt and coach lost the final of the Gulf cup to ex Sporting coach Boloni and Rolao Preto
**abola.pt - «A BOLA on-line»

[Frank Cunha]

Ex Benfica player Diamantino Miranda the new coach of Olhanense
and replaces ex Benfica player Alvaro Magalhaes
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[Frank Cunha]

Miguelito is now a ex Benfica player
Miguelito :: José Miguel O. de Simões Aguiar :: zerozero.pt

[Frank Cunha]

C Rodriguez wants to stay with Benfica
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OJOGO ONLINE

today's interview
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[BenficaUnited]

Originally Posted by Frank Cunha

C Rodriguez wants to stay with Benfica
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OJOGO ONLINE

today's interview
OJOGO ONLINE

Rodriguez has been in good form for Benfica all season. they should do all they can to hold onto him. Glad he feels the same.

[BenficaUnited]

Originally Posted by 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.

I have no idea for the life of me why Benfica never used Zoro or have him in their plans.. for a player who can play any position on the defensive line that's absurd. yet another player they've let go down the toilet.