Alberto Costa named Liga Portugal's best young player of the month
Your right-back just picked up some silverware. Alberto Costa has been voted the league's best young player of the month (1). The award caps off a breakthrough season for the defender, who has grown into a reliable presence under Farioli.
Villas-Boas calls for cooler heads between clubs
The Porto president didn't hold back today. Speaking at the Festival Eco in Lisbon, Villas-Boas said "presidents aren't immune to emotions" but insisted there's "a path of responsibility to take" to improve the atmosphere between Portuguese clubs (7).
He also took direct aim at rivals. Villas-Boas criticised Sporting publicly (5), referencing what he called "clever-dickery that backfired badly on them."
President reflects on Mourinho's shadow
Villas-Boas also touched on the legacy of José Mourinho, calling it "practically impossible" for Portuguese clubs to replicate Porto's 2004 Champions League triumph (3). He credits that era under Mourinho with shaping Portugal's current golden generation.
Relief, not joy, in the title celebrations
After wrapping up the league title, 88 points, +48 goal difference, Villas-Boas admitted he only felt "relief" when it was sealed. He also talked about a title celebration inspired by Athletic Club's famous barge parade (4).
Fan reactions
The subreddit is buzzing with Villas-Boas quotes today. Fans are rallying behind his public criticism of Sporting, with the "clever-dickery" line getting screen-grabbed and shared everywhere. The timing also sparked nostalgia, May 27 marks 39 years since the 1987 European Cup final, when Madjer and Juary turned it around against Bayern Munich. Join the discussion.
