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Rui Costa Re-elected as Benfica President Amid Record Turnout

11/9/2025

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Rui Costa, president of Benfica, is re-elected for the 2025–2029 term, winning 65.89%.
João Noronha Lopes, the presidential candidate, received 34.11% of the votes.
A record turnout of 93,081 Benfica members attended, surpassing Barcelona's previous record.
The election followed a first round in which Costa did not achieve an outright majority.
Benfica is currently third in Liga Portugal and aims to stay competitive against Porto and Sporting.

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Story summary

Rui Costa, president of Benfica, is re-elected for the 2025–2029 term, winning 65.89%.
João Noronha Lopes, the presidential candidate, received 34.11% of the votes.
A record turnout of 93,081 Benfica members attended, surpassing Barcelona's previous record.
The election followed a first round in which Costa did not achieve an outright majority.
Benfica is currently third in Liga Portugal and aims to stay competitive against Porto and Sporting.