The road to the Benfica presidency often means hitting the pavement, and Martim Mayer is doing just that. He’s a candidate for the club’s top job, with elections set for October 25th. Mayer is launching his ‘Benfica in the Blood Caravan’ this upcoming weekend. It’s all about getting up close and personal with the club’s members and supporters. This direct engagement strategy aims to keep the conversation going with the Benfica faithful.
This weekend marks the start of his journey. On Saturday and Sunday, Mayer will be traveling through Vila Nova de Gaia, Paredes, and Santo Tirso. He won’t be alone, as key members of his team for the club’s Governing Bodies will join him. Saturday at 12:30 PM, he’s set to host a discussion lunch at the Casa do Benfica in Vila Nova de Gaia. Later that day, he’ll move to Paredes for an information session with Benfica fans, starting at 5 PM at Casa de Paredes. Sunday brings another stop at the Casa de Santo Tirso, where he’ll hold yet another information session for members and supporters.
This energetic campaign will continue throughout September and October. It finishes the weekend right before the crucial election day. The ‘Caravan’ plans a variety of events, including lunches, dinners, lively debates, and focused information sessions at various Casas do Benfica. Mayer’s campaign released a statement explaining the effort. They said the goal is to deepen the talk with the entire Benfica family. It’s a chance to share Martim Mayer’s main proposals and to clarify any current club issues. Most importantly, it’s about strengthening ties in a friendly, shared setting, where attendees can get their questions answered directly.