"Mauro Xavier's statement: Sports clubs engaging in matters beyond legal sportsmanship, as evident with Sporting's actions, should face deductions in points"
In a groundbreaking move, Benfica's Social Media Manager, Luís Aguilar, has published a book titled "Our Jersey - Paths to the Future," offering a strategic vision for the Portuguese football club and the national sport. The book, edited by Primebooks, marks a significant departure from the usual player news and match updates, delving into the realm of ideas and strategic planning.
The book serves as the foundation for a new discussion series, aptly named "Football is the Starting Point for These Borderless Conversations Without a Scheduled Destination." Each Thursday, Aguilar invites a different guest to join him in these thought-provoking discussions about football.
One of the central proposals in the book is the elimination of the League Cup, a measure that has been publicly defended by former Benfica manager, André Villas-Boas, following the book's publication. The author emphasizes that the League Cup doesn't make sense with the current game load, particularly for clubs involved in European competitions.
Mauro Xavier, a prominent figure in Benfica, has criticized the preparation for the new season, focusing particularly on the scheduling of the Super Cup between Benfica and Sporting. Xavier believes that Benfica should not have accepted the date for the Super Cup (July 31), which he deems a strategic error.
The book also advocates for the reformation of national competitions, a proposal that adds to the broader strategic vision presented within its pages. However, the specifics of this vision remain to be seen, as the series has no predetermined end point.
The discussions in the series aim to challenge the status quo and stimulate fresh thinking within the football community. Aguilar believes that discussions at Benfica focus too much on people and not enough on ideas, and the series aims to redress this balance.
As the series unfolds, football enthusiasts and strategists alike will be eager to see how Benfica's strategic vision evolves and how these borderless conversations shape the future of football.
The book authored by Benfica's Social Media Manager, Luís Aguilar, titled "Our Jersey - Paths to the Future," advocates for the elimination of the League Cup and the reform of national competitions, focusing on delving into strategic planning and stimulating fresh ideas in the realm of sports and football. Each Thursday, as part of the "Football is the Starting Point for These Borderless Conversations Without a Scheduled Destination" discussion series, Aguilar invites guests to participate in these thought-provoking debates about sports-analysis.