João Palhinha has been a Benfica member since 2005: 'A few years ago I said that Sporting was the club I loved the most'
Record26 August 2026 at 14:49
João Palhinha, the midfielder who was presented as Benfica's new signing, has been a member of the Luz club since 2005, a fact that contrasts with previous statements in which the player claimed that Sporting was the club he loved the most. Rafael Soares analyzes one of the most striking topics from the player's presentation at the Luz.
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