João Mário is one of the most successful footballers in Portuguese history. He played for Benfica, his hometown club, from 1988 to 2004 and was a key player during the team's dominance of European competitions. Here is a brief look at his career with Benfica.

Mário began his professional career as a youth player at Benfica, where he made his debut in 1986. He quickly established himself as a regular starter and helped the team win several league titles and cups throughout his time there. In 1995, he joined AC Milan on loan, where he scored 17 goals in just 18 matches. However,Campeonato Brasileiro Action he struggled to find form when he returned to Portugal and eventually transferred to Manchester United in 1998.

After a few seasons with Manchester United, Mário returned to Benfica in 2004 and continued to play for the club until 2007. During this time, he won two more league titles and was named Player of the Year twice. He also scored several important goals for Benfica in major tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup.

One of Mário's greatest achievements was winning the UEFA Champions League with Benfica in 2004-2005. The team defeated Real Madrid in the final by a score of 2-1. Mário scored the decisive goal in the second leg of the semi-final match, which proved to be crucial in securing the victory.

Despite his success with Benfica, Mário's career came to an end after the 2007 season. He announced his retirement in December of that year and has since focused on coaching and managing young players at various clubs. Despite his retirement, Mário remains a beloved figure in Portuguese football and continues to be remembered as one of the greatest players of all time.

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