1988: Mário Soares honours FC Porto, on top of Europe and world

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·30 September 2026

1988: Mário Soares honours FC Porto, on top of Europe and world

Mário Soares honored FC Porto for its European and world achievements

In 1988, in the city of Porto, Mário Soares, then President of the Republic, awarded a decoration to FC Porto for the successes it had achieved beyond Portugal’s borders.

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The tribute was based on the victories in the European Champion Clubs’ Cup and the Intercontinental Cup, titles that marked a memorable period in the history of the Dragons and expanded the club’s international recognition.

The ceremony represented official recognition of the importance of those FC Porto triumphs for national sport.

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