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The Portuguese footballer, João Mário, has been named the new captain of Benfica, the club he helped to win the Primeira Liga title last season. Mário, who previously played for Porto and Benfica, was chosen as the successor to the retiring Ronaldo after his departure from the club in June. The 27-year-old forward is widely regarded as one of Portugal's best players, having scored 11 goals in all competitions this season. He made his debut for Benfica in the UEFA Champions League against Inter Milan,Football One Point Access scoring a stunning goal that saw the team go down 4-2 at the Stadio Deportivo Algarve. Despite the setback, Mário remained positive throughout the tournament and continued to impress with his performances. "I am very happy with my first match," he said. "I think it was a great opportunity to show what I can do." Mário's impressive form continues to be evident in his performance during the club's recent matches, where he scored two goals in the 5-1 defeat to Vitória de Guimarães. However, there have been some concerns about Mário's fitness, with the midfielder still recovering from a knee injury sustained in training earlier this month. But the Portuguese international remains confident that he will be able to contribute to the team's success. "It's important for me to keep improving," he said. "I've been working hard every day and I'm looking forward to continuing to play well for the rest of the season." |
