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Boxing legend sends surprise anniversary message to former European Cup winners

Ash Rose
Boxing legend sends surprise anniversary message to former European Cup winnersDAZN
Former world champion makes surprise appearance on Portuguese side's social media.

Over the years, boxing legend Mike Tyson has shown a fondness for several different football clubs, and been seen wearing a number of different shirts - including England, Scotland, Manchester United, Rangers and even Peterborough United. 

Now, the sporting icon has added another name to that list by joining in the anniversary celebrations of Portuguese giants Benfica. 

The two-time European Cup winners are celebrating their 120th anniversary this year, and in a video posted on their social media channel, showed Tyson sending his best wishes to the club. 

In the clip, the former world champion said, 'Congratulations on your 120th anniversary. Blank Panther forever." 

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The Black Panther Tyson was referring to was club legend Eusebio, who was known by that nickname during his playing days for Benfica. The Portuguese legend played over 300 games for the club and scored in their 1962 European Cup triumph over Real Madrid in Amsterdam. 

The current Benfica side are leading the Primeira Liga table, two points ahead of Sporting Lisbon having played a game more. 

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