In Lisbon, the presidential elections in Benfica have ended, with Rui Costa losing his seat. The official website of “Eagles” informs about this.

It appears that Costa took away 65.89% of the votes. The 53-year-old functionary will continue to serve as President of Benfica until 2029.

“The time has now come to unite around the most important thing - around the great Benfica. My first words are to the Benfica patients. Like neutral pride! I commend everyone for this remarkable democratic activity and the phenomenal result.

These are the largest elections for a sports club in the world and the highest turnout in the history of the Portuguese Championship. Benfica has no equal! "

Previously it was reported that the Benfica football player was threatened with a lawsuit for expanding intimate video.