Porto’s Champions League winning captain Jorge Costa dies aged 53
Cristiano Ronaldo has led tributes to the former Premier League defender Porto’s Champions League winning captain and former Premier League defender Jorge Costa has died aged 53. As well as being José Mourinho’s captain in Porto’s 2004 season, Costa was also the club’s director of football. The sad news was announced today that Costa had […]
8 months ago
Man United’s Alex Telles on how clash of heads left him with a scar
‘The scar is now part of my identity, a reminder of my story for the rest of my life.’ Manchester United full-back Alex Telles has revealed how a sickening collision with an opponent which required surgery left him with a scar on his head. Prior to joining United from Porto in 2020, Telles began his […]
4 years ago
Nicolas Otamendi shown straight red in Porto Benfica clash for worst acting ever
He won’t be getting nominated for an Oscar award anytime soon Benfica’s Nicolas Otamendi was sent off in their defeat to arch rivals FC Porto on Thursday night following some rather dramatic acting after he caught Luis Diaz in the face. Benfica were comfortably beaten in the Portuguese Cup by Porto – losing 3-0 and […]
4 years ago
UEFA confirms Champions League Final to be held in Porto
Man City and Chelsea fans will have travel to Portugal for the match UEFA have announced that the Champions League Final on 29 May between Manchester City and Chelsea has been moved to Porto. The match had originally been scheduled to take place in Istanbul, but Turkey is in the middle of a lockdown due […]
5 years ago
Porto boss tears into “extremely unpleasant” Pep Guardiola after Man City defeat
“He spoke about our country using ugly words” Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has torn into Pep Guardiola following his side’s feisty Champions League encounter with Manchester City, accusing him of attempting to pressurise match officials. The Portuguese champions took an early lead at The Etihad on Wednesday courtesy of a brilliant individual effort from Luis […]
5 years ago
Alex Telles ‘hopeful’ of becoming a Man Utd player imminently
Manchester United appear to be closing in on their second signing of the window In future, Luke Shaw might want to think before he opens his mouth. Speaking after his side’s dismal opening Premier League fixture ended in 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday evening, Shaw had echoed the sentiment of many Manchester United […]
5 years ago