Benfica's Bruno Cesar and Jardel were involved in a car accident in Portugal around 9pm on the 20th, both players were unharmed and were passengers in a car driven by a friend. Jorge Jesus was glad that both players were not hurt and revealed that he has also been in a few accidents this season the latest being on Christmas Eve.

The Champions League group games are upon us once again and Benfica have announced their roster for this weeks upcoming encounter in Romania against Otelul Galati. Roster: Goalies: Artur, Eduardo, Mika Defense:Emerson, Garay, Luisao, Maxi Pereira, Jardel, Miguel Vitor, Luis Martins Midfield: Javi Garcia, Ruben Amorim, Nolito, Pablo Aimar, Witsel, Matic, Gaitan, Bruno Cesar Forwards:

The Future of Brazil is a post from: Just Football

Brazil's performance at the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups this year, where they finished respectively in third place and as winners, as well as the presence of some exciting young players in the Copa América squad gave us a glimpse of the future of the national team.

Benfica get set to kick off their European campaign at home tomorrow as the face Turkish side Trabzonspor in the first leg of Champions League play. Jorge Jesus has announced a roster of 19 players for the enounter: Goalies- Eduardo, Artur Defense- Maxi Pereira, Luisao, Garay, Emerson, Jardel Midfielders- Ruben Amorim, Javi Garcia, Matic, Bruno Cesar, Pablo Aimar, Enzo Perez, Nolito,

With the news of Chelsea making a bid that has reportedly been accepted for Simon Kjaer it seems that Benfica have possibly realised that they have talked themselves out of a deal with Chelsea. SkySports.com has run an article today to state that "Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira flew to London in the company of agent Giuliano Bertolucci to hold talks with Chelsea over a potential move".

Benfica has announced on its Official website the acquisition of Olhanense central defender Jardel Nivaldo Vieira. The 24 year old Brazilian is set to take medical exams in Lisbon and then sign with the club until 2015/16.Jardel has appeared in all 15 games for Olhanense this season scoring one goal and picking up four yellow cards, the acquisition of the central defender looks set to