Rui Costa on Benfica: “I am ready to carry out all the necessary checks”
Rui Costa
First of all, I would like to welcome the Benfica fans who have the opportunity to hear the debate between the two candidates about the club. We entered the discussion talking about the past. It’s unavoidable. Processes are going on, and you can’t run away from them. Whether it’s me or Mr. Benitez, we have to deal with them. So far, Benfica has not been accused of anything. Luis Filipe Vieira left for personal reasons, not Benfica’s. He said he had Domingos Soares de Oliveira. Even the presumption of innocence, everyone has the ability to defend themselves. Whoever you are will have to take responsibility for managing these processes. I want the processes to end from now on. This is much more than what has been said. This portal already exists in the Federation. More maneuvers need to be done to clear things up. It is more appropriate for people to listen to us and talk about what has been done in all markets. I planned to do this on September 1, but did not do it so as not to look like an election campaign. I didn’t want to use this space. It must be that our partners are aware of all the maneuvers. It will have to do with the closeness with partners who convey partners with the passion and charisma that we have at Benfica. This will be one of the measures taken. Until Benfica is indicted, I will not speak.
Current processes are running. Benfica is already conducting a forensic examination. Benfica is audited annually. All companies are manually audited. I am ready to carry out all the necessary checks. I want the fans to be fully aware of what is going on internally. Let people come and watch your games proud of the club, both on and off the pitch.
