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Making my Champions League debut at 37 is very good

CNN Portugal7 September 2026 at 13:25

Francesco Farioli, coach of FC Porto, will make his debut in the UEFA Champions League. The 37-year-old Italian will make his debut in the main European club competition in a match against Manchester City.

When asked whether this debut could have happened earlier in his career, Farioli stated that making his Champions League debut at 37 is "very good", showing satisfaction with the moment.

The Italian coach leads FC Porto and will now have the opportunity to guide the Portuguese team on the biggest stage of European football, facing one of the main favorites for the final victory in the competition.

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