"FC Porto is an expensive 'boutique' to shop at": Francesco Farioli on the 'dragons' players
Correio da Manhã29 August 2026 at 01:30
Francesco Farioli, FC Porto's coach, expressed his expectation for today's match against Académico de Viseu and asked players to keep their phones on airplane mode, thus keeping away transfer market news. The Italian coach referred to FC Porto as an expensive "boutique" to shop at, suggesting the club attracts high-value players but represents a significant investment on the market.
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