Benfica to face Revolution in May

Benfica to face Revolution in May

Published Apr. 24, 2010 12:18 a.m. ET

Portugal's Benfica will play a postseason friendly at Major League Soccer's New England Revolution on May 19.

The 32-time Portuguese league champions have a six-point lead with three games left.

Benfica's roster includes Portugal internationals Carlos Martins, David Luis, Quim and Nuno Gomes; and Argentina's Aimar and Javier Saviola. However, players with national teams preparing for the World Cup will miss the friendly, which was announced Friday.

AC Milan, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Legia Warsaw and Red Star Belgrade also have announced postseason U.S. tours.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham, Glasgow Rangers, Glasgow Celtic, Valencia and Sporting Lisbon have planned preseason tours in July and August.

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