The Benfica Curse 😳 | Prestigious Sports

The Benfica Curse 😳 | Prestigious Sports
The "Benfica Curse" is one of the most intriguing tales in the world of sports, steeped in legend, superstition, and an uncanny streak of misfortune. It revolves around one of Portugal's most celebrated football clubs, S.L. Benfica, and a series of events that began in the early 1960s. According to the legend, the curse was placed on the club by Béla Guttmann, a Hungarian coach who led Benfica to back-to-back European Cup victories in 1961 and 1962. Upon leaving the club in 1962 due to a dispute over pay, Guttmann allegedly cursed the team, proclaiming that Benfica would not win another European Cup for 100 years. Since then, Benfica has reached several European Cup/UEFA Champions League finals but has failed to secure the title, lending an air of mystique and speculation as to whether the curse is real. The story of the Benfica Curse encompasses themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the psychological impacts of superstition on players and fans alike, making it a captivating chapter in the annals of sports history.

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A good reason the Bible said we should respect elders.

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Facts

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Fun fact: Eusebio went to guttmans grave before the 1998 final begging that the curse gets lifted

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They entered at least 5 European Finals since and won 0

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Crazy 😅

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Yes. 5 in CL and 3 in Europa. Lost all

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Don't worry Benfica i will help you win the champions League on FIFA 😅