A heartfelt tribute to Chalana

A day of reunions, to relive moments that have gone down in history and to add new memories: happy ones and of a love that lasts forever! Surprised by his former teammates and much loved by all those who had passed through him, Miccoli returned to Estádio da Luz for a heartfelt tribute. The emotions, the pride, the gratitude... all in the first person, to see here! Not to be missed!

Benfica drew (2-2) with Arouca on Sunday, April 13, in a match from matchday 29 of the Liga Betclic, played at the Estádio da Luz and marked by controversial refereeing that penalized the Eagles. At half-time there was time to pay tribute to two-time European champion José Augusto (who turned 88), Miccoli (the former player returned to the Cathedral) and the Inspiradoras, who became five-time national champions on Saturday.

Miccoli returned to the Estádio da Luz, where, on Sunday, April 13, during half-time of the Benfica-Arouca (2-2) match of round 29 of the Liga Betclic, he once again set foot on the pitch. Proud and grateful to the Benfica fans and the club, the former striker - who wore the Manto Sagrado in 2005/06 and 2006/07 - was greeted with applause from the fans, who watched images of some of his best moments with the eagle on his chest, in this beautiful tribute! “Go Benfica! Always,” shared the former player.

Little Genius to many, simply Chalana to others, one of the most remarkable and iconic football players in the centenary history of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. This Monday, February 10, marks the 66th anniversary of the birth of Fernando Chalana, who wore the Manto Sagrado for 13 seasons (1974/75 to 1983/84 and 1987/88 to 1989/90) and left us on August 10, 2022. Forever in our hearts!

August 10, 2022, is a date eternalized in the memory of Benfiquistas, but not only. It was the day when Fernando Chalana, an emblematic figure in the history of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, left us at the age of 63. The Little Genius wore the Sacred Mantle for 13 years as a player, won more than a dozen titles (6 National Championships, 2 Portuguese Cups, 2 Super Cups and 3 Honor Cups) and lined up with an eagle on his chest in 410 games and scored 64 goals. Chalana is gone, it is already a year of nostalgia, but his legacy will remain forever! Chalana has passed away, it is already a year of longing, but his legacy will remain forever!

The ceremony honoring Fernando Chalana, the Little Genius, took place this Friday, August 12, at Estádio da Luz. Previously, Chalana's body had been in state in the Basílica da Estrela, from where the funeral procession departed. Filled with emotion and symbolism, this last farewell had the massive presence of supporters, Governing Bodies, Professional Football, Youth Football, athletes from the various sports of the Club and other personalities from the universe of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Thank You, Chalana!

Two-time European champion, synonymous with the Sport Lisboa e Benfica mystique, José Augusto was honored on Sunday, April 13, the day of his 88th birthday. During half-time of the Benfica-Arouca match, on matchday 29 of the Liga Betclic, he was applauded by the Benfiquistas and thanked for the gesture from the Presidential Tribune. There, in the box, in the presence of President Rui Costa, among José Augusto's friends and family, Happy Birthday was sung to one of the undeniable names in the history of the Glorioso.

It's a legacy that remains, of icons that cross time, evoked by blood family and Benfiquistas. This Wednesday, March 19, marking Father's Day, the children of Eusébio, Coluna, Torres, Bento, Chalana and Pietra express their feelings of immense gratitude, in an expression of unconditional love for their progenitors: "Thank you, Dad, for everything you've done for Benfica!"

Emotions are running high here... It's a trip home, a happy homecoming, where nostalgia has been quenched, dreams have been remembered, goals have been achieved and reunions, hugs, tearful voices and tears have reigned!  Michel Preud'homme, one of our own, one of the faces of the Mystique, was at home... and it's unmissable, and it's so beautiful! Because this, this is Benfica!