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BRITS, BRIAN, BIG BALLS AND BENFICA

STEVEN GREEN remembers when Portugal chopped Souey

Graeme Souness at Benfica

THERE are certain periods in every club’s history that are best left forgotten. No matter how many league titles and cup medals a side pick up there is inevitably a period of darkness somewhere along the line. Nobody is safe; Manchester United had one, Ajax had one, even Barcelona had one. And to see out the 20th century, Benfica had one, too.
One of the most-decorated clubs in Portugal, with 67 titles under their belt, and a household name across the world. They’ve produced some of the finest ...

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