“We dedicate this win to Jorge Costa”
August 30, 2025 11:09 PM
Francesco Farioli’s remarks after Sporting 1-2 FC Porto
FC Porto won against Sporting in Alvalade with a score of 2-1, making them the sole leaders of the league. In his first significant game, Francesco Farioli commended the team’s “great effort and amazing spirit. ” Despite missing “Pepê and Gabri Veiga,” the players managed to play “very smart and strong” and pay respect to “Jorge Costa’s legacy. ” “This showed how brave we are and our eagerness to play and attack. We made an important move forward, but it’s just one step,” said the Italian coach, reminding everyone that this is “only the start” of a “long season. ”
True to Porto, as the Captain taught us
“The match was really good. We faced some challenges at the start, trying to be aggressive, but we figured it out. The last 35 minutes of the first half were excellent. I noticed a great effort and an amazing spirit. We dedicate this win to Jorge Costa because many parts of this game honored his legacy. This victory is for him and his family. ”
Step by step
“The goal was clearly the key moment of the match, but I think we could have scored earlier in the first half. Overall, we played very smart and strong. There were times we struggled, but we handled it well. This shows our bravery and eagerness to play and attack. It was an important step, but just one step. Now we’ve got a few days to rest, and some players will go play for their national teams and come back later. We’re still just getting started. ”
A victory for everyone
“This season is long, and we have many games ahead, so we will need everyone. At a tough time without Pepê and after a lot of hard work to get Gabri Veiga and Samu back, this was a win for all Porto fans. The fans were incredible. ”
Rodrigo Mora
“He showed he deserves to be here and played a fantastic game with a lot of effort. Quality is in his nature. He had a strong and smart game, and I’m very thankful for the support he gave the team. ”
First classic
“It was a very exciting classic game with plenty of intensity, bravery, eagerness to press and play, and the ability to endure when needed. We must remember that we played at the home of the national champions, a team that hadn’t lost at home in 24 games and had only lost once in their last 42. It’s a special result, but we need to move on and keep working. ”
Break for national duty
We need to think carefully about how we will handle the upcoming days. Some players are going off to play for their national teams, while others will remain here. This will help Pepê and Gabri Veiga get better. Meanwhile, some players will get the chance to train hard and work on their skills. We will use this time to get ready for the match against Nacional and the games that follow.
One step at a time
I’m not looking too far into the future right now. No matter how we do tonight, it won’t decide everything. This was an important game and we earned a good result. The transfer window is still open, so we won’t have a clear idea of our situation until later. Right now, our focus is on our players and what they have achieved so far. We want to keep the mindset we’ve shown during this time.
Pablo Rosario’s debut
Pablo has a different style compared to Rodrigo Mora. At that point in the game, we needed someone with more physical strength because the game was chaotic, with a lot of back and forth, battles, and high balls. It was important to bring in fresh players. That’s why I put in Zaidu and Pablo Rosario. But Rodrigo played incredibly well tonight. Everyone gave it their all.
Matchday 4 of 34
This was an important challenge, and getting this result gives us confidence, but I want to emphasize that this is just a small part of our journey. We are pleased with what the players have accomplished, and this win comes from two months of hard work. Starting tomorrow, this game will be behind us, and we will focus on what’s next.
Transfer market
A lot can change in the next two days, and it’s hard to guess what will happen. There are things outside of our control, but the president is working hard to make the team stronger in the best way. Tomorrow, we will meet to review the final hours of the transfer window.
William Gomes
William sets a great example with his attitude and mindset. He has shown that he can play both as a starter and as a substitute. Our aim is to have 22 players on the same level who can either start or come off the bench. The bond between Pepê and William is really strong; they are great friends and support each other on the field. This friendly competition is really helpful.
Sporting
They have a very skilled team with a lot of talent. We studied many of their games, and they tried some new strategies in how they built up their plays and applied pressure. However, in the end, it turned into a tough match. Both teams fought hard for the win, and our opponents were very organized and played like champions.
