Benfica's president, Rui Costa, was present at Fiorentina's anniversary, the Italian club with which the "encarnados" maintain a close institutional relationship. The trip to Florence took place on the occasion of a special lunch organized by the viola club to celebrate another year of existence.
Rui Costa's presence at this commemoration demonstrates the importance Benfica attaches to relationships with other European clubs. This is not the first time the two clubs have maintained close contacts, with various partnerships and business dealings between the two institutions over the years.
The event brought together important figures from European football and allowed the strengthening of ties between the two clubs. Rui Costa, who has been traveling frequently to represent Benfica at diplomatic occasions, took the opportunity to exchange views with Fiorentina's officials.
The friendship between Benfica and Fiorentina is already traditional, with the clubs sharing not only sporting business but also a cultural and institutional closeness that benefits both parties. This relationship has been cultivated over the years by both administrations.
