Happy, emotional and grateful, the national football champions did not forget names from FC Porto such as Jorge Costa and Pinto da Costa.
Francesco Farioli
“There are still a lot of emotions. I have to understand, because I was very focused on the game. You saw how the game went. I think Jorge Costa helped us, with some saves. It’s very emotional, for everyone. For this group, for those who work at the club, for the president, for Jorge Costa and for all these fans, after so many years without a title… We will have time to digest these emotions. During the season, we had many different moments. Today, it was about crossing the finish line. We have to finally celebrate in front of our fans. It couldn’t be better.”
Diogo Costa
“So much emotion. It’s a huge pride that I have in this team, a lot of pride in the technical staff we got. We are grateful for the learning and ideas. We all did the most important thing together, elevating FC Porto to its rightful place.
It’s a very united, young group, but we also have our carcasses. It was a very positive mix, with a lot of respect. This union gave us the strength to face difficulties. From our weaknesses, we made our strength. Above all, it is a daily job, dedication and demand. I think that was our best weapon. Our style of play represents this. Union and work.
I want to thank all the club employees. They often go unnoticed when preparing for players’ needs. Thank the board and president for all their support. I know they will continue to support us. There is so much to say, to remember. Our George [Costa] our president [Pinto da Costa] Diogo Jota and his brother, André. There is a mixture of sadness and happiness. I had already woken up very emotional today. Sit down. It’s almost like you knew something good was going to happen because we deserved it, and we did everything we could to make it happen.
Very proud. I want to thank the fans for all their support throughout the championship.
Jan Bednarek
“It’s fantastic, you can see in the stadium that everyone is happy. We won, we can celebrate, I hope for a big party. A great season, with a lot of emotions. The moment we had a few minutes ago was unique, special, and I loved seeing it.”
Gabri Veiga
“As I said at the beginning of the season, we were coming from a not so good season for the club, one of transition. My first objective, above all, was to return FC Porto to where it deserves. It’s the biggest in Portugal and today we’re up there, it’s very deserved. It’s our job, I’m very happy. The mentality of everyone who arrived, the president had a lot of influence on this and took on a lot of responsibility. He made great signings, with the ‘mister’. Above individualities, it is because of the great team we have. Without that, we wouldn’t celebrate.”
Martim Fernandes
“Of course we deserved to have won this trophy. It was a complicated year, because of everything that happened at the club and outside of it. Whoever said out there that we were going to slide… it was a way of showing our football and that we could go through anything”.
Pepe
“I’m very happy with this title, it’s very deserved for everything we’ve done. We would also like to thank the fans for their support, we knew it would be difficult and they were by our side”.
William Gomes
“This title has a lot to do with Jorge Costa, he was one of the first to believe in us and that was key. He is no longer here, but he will be very proud of us all.”
André Miranda
“It’s my first title in my career, Being national champion with FC Porto is a childhood dream that I fulfilled.”
Pablo Rosario
“Nobody sees the team behind the team, but all of them, the workers, everyone. It’s thanks to them that we’re here. We have to enjoy it together.”
Thiago Silva
“I didn’t expect to return to Europe, especially to a club where I had one of the worst moments, not for the club but because of what happened to me. There was something to be concluded. Many things are going through my head today. It’s the first title without my mother. I couldn’t give him one last kiss. She will be very happy, wherever she is, for what I have done and continue to do in my career. I’m super proud of everything I’ve done in my career. I have to dedicate this title to her.
I’m very happy. Arriving in the middle of the season, with the train already moving, is more complicated, more difficult. I didn’t have a vacation for a year and a half, on my debut, against Benfica, I had six days of training with the group. I went in there and tried to perform in the best way possible. I always say that legacy is not imposed on people. It is in attitudes, in commitment, with the institution first, and with the group. I’ll try to leave that. Thiago’s competitive side. I’m very happy that my 33rd title… is for a few.”
Rodrigo Mora
“It’s a dream. I’ve been on the other side, as a fan, but feeling like a player is different, a childhood dream. I’m very happy to be here and belong to this group.
João Costa
“For me, this is a dream. I often say that we have to be an example, both for younger people and for everyone who has dreams. I wanted to leave a message that is not just about football, but about life. Life is often not just about success, it is also about getting up, being an example, and having a purpose greater than ourselves. My coming to the club has to do with this. It’s a huge pride to be able to be an example for young people at the base.”
