THE BALL – «All of Benfica’s players appreciated each other a lot in this World Cup» (Benfica)

BOLA spoke to Vítor Paneira, a former Benfica player, who elects Enzo Fernández as “one of the surprises of the World Cup” and points to Otamendi as “the pillar of the Argentine national team”.

«It is curious that all the Benfica players have improved in this World Cup: António Silva, despite playing little, has shown quality; Gonçalo Ramos scored three goals, which in a World Cup is not within the reach of many. Then Enzo with a great goal and also a great ability to become a fundamental player for Scaloni. Even João Mário, with fewer minutes, has shown that he is living an extraordinary moment », he said.

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