Luís Filipe Vieira has been re-elected President of Sport Lisboa e Benfica for the third consecutive time with a demolishing victory over his opposition Bruno Carvalho.

A total 20,672 members casted their votes with 91.74% going for the current president. Bruno Carvalho and his party received 2.71% (505 votes) of the votes whilst 5.55% of them were voted blank.

These were the second most participated voting event in the club's history.

Polls for the Presidential elections opened this morning at 10:00 for all Benfica members. LF Vieira and Bruno Carvalho are the only two going head-to-head for the top position in the biggest club in Portugal.

Thousands made their way to the stadium and still continue to do so. Those outside of Portugal have been voting online throughout the day.

Players, staff and other important figures for the club have also given their votes, amassing a total of 15,000 so far.

Click here for a detailed breakdown on where the votes have come from.

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Images from the election hall

Around 3,000 fans descended to Benfica's training ground in Seixal to witness the team's first working session.

New manager and recent signings have boosted interest around the club and Javier Saviola was the one to watch for the fans. Patric and Shaffer also made their debut.

Brazil International Ramires will join his teammates once his current club finish their Copa Libertadores campaign.

Panathinaikos confirmed today the transfer of Benfica's defensive midfielder Kostas Katsouranis. The 60 times capped Greek player has signed a contract valid for 4 years.

Katsouranis was named 'Player of the Year' in March 2009. During his career in Lisbon he played 80 games and scored 10 goals.

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Season 2009/10 Transfers

Benfica will be adding two more friendly matches on top of the 8 already confirmed.

The Lisbon club will be travelling to Switzerland for the traditional pre-season stay in Nyon from 8th to 15th July.

Jorge Jesus' team will face Swiss side FC Sion on 12th July, and immediately the next day, against 2009 UEFA Cup winners Shakhtar Donetsk.

The «encarnados» will leave on the 15th and head straight to Portugal (Algarve) for the Guadiana Cup.

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Details of pre-season fixtures confirmed

Javier Saviola was officially presented today as Benfica's new signing for the next three seasons. The Argentine international spoke of his willingness to begin working with his new colleagues.

"I came from a very important club [Real Madrid] and I have the responsibility to do a good job here. I will give my best so that Benfica can remain top. I was welcomed by my new teammates and believe I will adapt quickly because of the unity and hunger for victory showed."

When asked by the press Benfica's new «number 30» left a message for the fans.

"A message? I think it's from me and all the other players: to promise we will try everything at our reach to win titles this season. Personally, I hope to have a good season and show my football."

Rui Costa spoke to the press yesterday, at the official kit presentation, and stated the club would like to keep Reyes. But the Spaniard's agent, Mariano Aguilar, alerted today on «Rádio Renascença» that there has been no contact with Benfica regarding the future of his client.

"Assuming Benfica want to count on the player next season, they have to show it by speaking to me or Atlético Madrid and not in press conferences. Until now they haven't spoken with me or Atlético."

The agent recognised the player would like to continue and it was all in the hands of Benfica.

"It seems to me that Benfica are still interested in Reyes. What he wants to know as soon as possible is about his future. For now he is calm because he has two good alternatives; to stay in Atlético or return to Benfica. He has always said he felt happy at Benfica but it's up to the club to decide."

"There is interest from other clubs but he knows what he wants. Reyes had a good season and the interest is well justified, but I don't want speak more about that."

Speculations of Nuno Gomes' contract renewal had been the main talks surround the experienced striker this season, as he was free to speak to new clubs since January 2009.

Rui Costa guaranteed this morning that the captain would extend his stay and it was delivered accordingly. Both parties were in total agreement and they wished no other alternatives.

Nuno Gomes had expressed his intentions to finish his career at Benfica, where he won the Portuguese Cup, Supercup and the Liga title.

The new Benfica kit for the upcoming 2009/10 season was revealed this evening at the Estádio da Luz.

Nuno Gomes and Ruben Amorim wore the home kits, Moreira showed off the blue goalkeeper strip, Di María the training kit and Carlos Martins the leisure wear.

The away kit will be unveiled soon.