Rafael Silva has been named the new captain of Portugal's national football team for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. This is the first time in the club's history that a player has been appointed as captain since its founding in 1985.

The 36-year-old Brazilian forward joined Benfica in January 2017 from Sporting CP and has quickly become one of the most valuable players in the club's history. He has scored 12 goals in all competitions this season, including two goals against Real Madrid last month.

His arrival has set the tone for the rest of the squad, who will be led by his aggressive style of play and leadership qualities. He has already shown he can lead a team through difficult times and maintain focus under pressure.

However,Football New Discovery there is still much work to be done before the final match against France on August 17th. The team needs to improve their overall performance and prepare for a tough competition ahead. But for now, it looks like Rafael Silva is well on his way to becoming the next coach of Portugal's national team.

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