This custom Football Manager file presents a dramatic fictional scenario: Benfica is hit with devastating sanctions following a major scandal linked to a former president.
The consequences are brutal.
The club is relegated.
All European competition bans are enforced.
Every sponsorship deal is terminated.
Financially weakened and reputationally damaged, Benfica must start again — not as a giant of Portuguese football, but as a fallen powerhouse fighting to recover its identity.
Now it’s your responsibility to rebuild from the ashes.
⚖ Relegated to a lower division;
🚫 Banned from European competitions;
💸 Loss of sponsorship revenue;
🌱 Heavy reliance on youth development;
Without major income streams, expensive transfers are no longer the solution. The Seixal academy becomes your lifeline. Smart squad planning, tactical discipline, and long-term vision will determine whether this is a temporary collapse or a prolonged decline.
Promotion is only the first objective. Restoring credibility, stabilizing finances, and reclaiming domestic dominance are the real milestones. European nights may feel distant — but every great rebuild begins in the dark.
This is not a save for instant success. It’s a test of patience, structure, and belief.
