Porto hail Diogo Costa in French after Manchester City display

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·10 September 2026

Porto posted a French-language tribute to Diogo Costa following their match against Manchester City.

The social post included a clip of the goalkeeper’s standout saves from that game.

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In the message, the club hailed him as formidable and a wall of their team.

The choice of French was seen as a jab at France Football.

The magazine did not nominate the Portuguese for best goalkeeper of 2026.

Source: O Jogo

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