Can Benfica win trophies while being top talent source for Premier League and beyond?
Barcelona's La Masia is soccer's most famous academy, but Benfica is really where many of the game's greats grow up before joining elite teams.
Ref, family receive death threats for red cards
Portuguese referee Luis Godinho and his family have received death threats after he sent off two Porto players in a 1-1 draw at Braga.
COVID-19 chaos: Man Utd, Arsenal ties moved
Manchester United's Europa League match against Real Sociedad has been switched to Juventus' stadium while Arsenal will play Benfica in Rome.
Brazilian player dies after cardiac arrest on pitch
FC Alverca's Alex Apolinario has died in hospital, four days after collapsing on the pitch during a game in Portugal.
Ronaldo at new heights with 750th career goal
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the 750th goal of his career, reaching the milestone with a tap-in in Juventus' match aganst Dynamo Kiev.
Otamendi apologises to fans for several blunders
Nicolas Otamendi has apologised to Benfica fans for mistakes he has made on the pitch since his arrival in the summer from Manchester City.
Sources: Barca target Nunez in future plans
Barcelona's interest in Benfica striker Darwin Nunez has intensified, in their search for a replacement for Luis Suarez, sources have told ESPN.
Benfica coach slams City's 'ungrateful' Silva
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus has called Manchester City's Bernardo Silva "ungrateful" after the player claimed the club need a new president.
Casillas: Mourinho first to call after heart attack
Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has said Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho was one of the first people to call him after his heart attack.
Man Utd sign Telles from Porto on deadline day
Manchester United have completed the signing of defender Alex Telles from Porto on transfer deadline day.
Sources: Man Utd set to sign Cavani, Telles
Manchester United are set to sign Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles before the transfer window closes, sources have told ESPN.
Spurs complete loan for Benfica's Carlos Vinicius
Tottenham Hotspur have completed a loan move for Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius, the club announced on Friday.
Marcotti unconvinced by Carlos Vinicius' potential Spurs move (0:59)
Sources: Spurs set to loan Carlos Vinicius
Jose Mourinho has been desperate to bolster his attacking options and provide cover for Harry Kane, the club's only out-and-out striker.
Man City announce signing of Benfica's Dias
Ruben Dias has joined Manchester City from Benfica in a deal worth €68 million plus add ons.
Man City agree €68m deal for Benfica's Dias
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Benfica defender Ruben Dias while Nicolas Otamendi will join the Portuguese club in a separate transfer.
Sources: City to sign Benfica defender Dias
Manchester City have been given permission to speak to Dias about a deal that could see Nicolas Otamendi join Benfica.
Sporting rename academy after Ronaldo
Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon have renamed their academy in honour of their most famous academy graduate, Cristiano Ronaldo.
USMNT's Cannon to Portugal club from FC Dallas
FC Dallas announced the transfer of Reggie Cannon to Portugal's Boavista FC on Wednesday.
Silvera joins Portuguese side Pacos de Ferreira
Central Coast Mariners teenager Sam Silvera has left the A-League club after completing a move to Portuguese top-flight side Pacos de Ferreira.
Wolves sign Porto youngster for reported £35m
Wolverhampton Wanderers have smashed their club record transfer fee to sign Portuguese teenager Fabio Silva from Porto.
Mexico's Corona named Portuguese league MVP
Mexico international Jesus "Tecatito" Corona was named the Portuguese league's MVP for the 2019-20 season.
Portimonense submits bid for JDT star Safawi Rasid
Portimonense SC, who finished near the bottom of the Primeira Liga last season, is looking to bolster their ranks with JDT forward Safawi Rasid.
Sources: Pereira wanted by Benfica, Valencia
As well as Andreas Pereira, United will listen to offers for Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Joel Pereira.
Real Madrid, Spain icon Casillas retires
Casillas won the Champions League three times with Madrid as well as the World Cup and two European Championships with Spain.
Liga Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 20 | 17 | 3 | 0 | +32 | 54 |
| FC Porto | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | +23 | 44 |
| Braga | 20 | 14 | 1 | 5 | +17 | 43 |
| Benfica | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | +16 | 39 |
| Paços de Ferreira | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | +11 | 38 |
| Guimaraes | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | +5 | 35 |
| Santa Clara | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | -3 | 25 |
| Moreirense | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | -6 | 25 |
| Rio Ave | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | -7 | 22 |
| Belenenses | 20 | 4 | 9 | 7 | -5 | 21 |
| CD Nacional de Madeira | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | -7 | 21 |
| Tondela | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | -13 | 21 |
| Portimonense | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -8 | 19 |
| Gil Vicente | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -10 | 19 |
| SC Farense | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 18 |
| Boavista | 21 | 3 | 9 | 9 | -13 | 18 |
| FC Famalicao | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -14 | 18 |
| Maritimo | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | -11 | 17 |