Overview
- Benfica’s extraordinary General Assembly kept voting open until 21:00 after technical problems on the app and website, with ballots accepted in person and online.
- Former adviser João Gabriel questioned the process’s legitimacy, citing members’ difficulties accessing the club’s digital platforms to vote.
- Club materials outlined a €220 million plan to expand Estádio da Luz to 80,000 seats and add multiuse sports, commercial and residential facilities.
- CFO Nuno Catarino projected a €37 million gross contribution over a 15-year profile and said project revenues would service financing without curbing team investment.
- On the pitch, Benfica beat Estoril 3-1 with a Pavlidis hat-trick, Sporting drew 1-1 at Gil Vicente, and leaders FC Porto visit Santa Clara next with a chance to widen their advantage.