Rui Costa at Fiorentina's centenary and with emotional reunions
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Rui Costa at Fiorentina's centenary and with emotional reunions

SAPO29 August 2026 at 19:45

Rui Costa, current president of Benfica and former midfielder of the Italian club, attended the Fiorentina match against Frosinone during the celebrations of the Florence club's centenary.

The former Portuguese player, who shone at Fiorentina between 1994 and 1996, returned to the Artemio Franchi Stadium to watch the match and saw special figures from the Italian club again.

During his time at Fiorentina, Rui Costa developed a strong bond with the club's fans and management, which has endured over the years, resulting in this emotional reunion during the centenary celebrations.

The presence of the Benfica president at the match against Frosinone symbolized the lasting connection between the Portuguese midfielder and the institution that introduced him to European football.

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