Scheduled: Benfica Elections on October 25th
Fresh Take:
Get ready to cast your vote for Benfica's social bodies on October 25! This exciting news was dropped by José Pereira da Costa, president of the General Assembly's board, during Saturday's meeting.
Kicking off the ordinary General Assembly of the club, the only agenda item revolved around deliberating on the operating budget, investment budget, and activity plan for the 2025/26 financial year. During this gathering, the election date was revealed.
Looking ahead, the regulations vote will take place in late September, with discussions commencing around the third week of July. The submission deadline for lists is set for October 10.
Who's Running?
Three names have already surfaced as potential candidates: João Diogo Manteigas, João Noronha Lopes, and Cristovão Carvalho.
Rui Costa, the current president, hinted that he'd make his decision to run or not after the Club World Cup. There are whispers around other potential contenders, such as Martim Mayer or Mauro Xavier.
Rui Costa was elected as Benfica's president on October 10, 2021, defeating Francisco Benítez at the polls with a whopping 84.48% of the votes. This election marked the most contested election in Benfica's history, attracting a massive 40,085 voters.
- As reported by Lusa
NOTE: Information on additional candidates for the upcoming July and October 2022 elections was not available in the search results. For accurate and up-to-date election details, it's recommended to consult official club announcements or local sports news sources closer to the time.
Football enthusiasts might be thrilled to know that the sports universe of Benfica could witness a shift as the upcoming elections approach. While the regulations vote is scheduled for late September, the election for social bodies is set for October 25, offering an opportunity for new leadership to tackle football-related matters.
