Eusébio Cup
Encyclopedia
The Eusébio Cup is an annual football tournament held at Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Estádio da Luz in Lisbon
, Portugal
. Benfica host the tournament in early-mid August, one or two weeks before the regular season kicks off. It is usually Benfica's and the participating team's last pre-season match. The trophy is presented to the winning team by legendary Portuguese footballer Eusébio
, to whom this tournament is dedicated. In the 2011 edition, Benfica played against Arsenal
. The match took place on 6 August 2011, and Benfica won the cup, with a score of 2–1.
Lisbon
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, Portugal
Portugal
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. Benfica host the tournament in early-mid August, one or two weeks before the regular season kicks off. It is usually Benfica's and the participating team's last pre-season match. The trophy is presented to the winning team by legendary Portuguese footballer Eusébio
Eusébio
Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, GCIH, GCM , commonly known simply as Eusébio, is a retired Mozambican-born Portuguese football forward. He is considered one of the best footballers of all-time by the IFFHS, experts and fans...
, to whom this tournament is dedicated. In the 2011 edition, Benfica played against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. The match took place on 6 August 2011, and Benfica won the cup, with a score of 2–1.
Media coverage
Portuguese television channel SIC has held the match coverage since the tournament began in 2008, however, the 2011 edition was broadcast on TVI.Trophy
The trophy is made out of glass and bears the name of the tournament and its winners. It also features Eusébio on the top performing one of his trademark shooting techniques. The Eusébio figure is similar to the statue outside of Benfica's current stadium. The trophy is symbolic as it is dedicated to Eusébio who is regarded as the greatest Portuguese footballer of all time for club and country as well as one of the best in the history of football.2008 Tournament
2009 Tournament
2010 Tournament
2011 Tournament
Winners
| Year | Winners | Runners-Up |
| 2008 |  Inter Milan |
 Benfica |
| 2009 | Benfica |
AC Milan |
| 2010 |  TottenhamTottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
Benfica |
| 2011 | Benfica |
Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
Champions
| Team | Winner | Runners-Up |
| Benfica |
2 | 2 |
| Inter Milan |
1 | 0 |
| Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
1 | 0 |
| AC Milan |
0 | 1 |
| Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
0 | 1 |
Clubs who have participated in the Eusébio Cup
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Benfica | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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Inter Milan | 2008 |
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AC Milan | 2009 |
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2010 |
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Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
2011 |