Villas-Boas: “Porto are Portugal’s top club, no need for Latin cups” | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas spoke amid the title celebrations, after FC Porto’s 1-0 win over Santa Clara. In comments reported by the press, the Dragons’ president reacted to the Primeira Liga triumph, thanked the fans, and stressed unity:

“A victory for the fans, congratulations to FC Porto on a 31st title that had eluded us for a long time, and finding it again is fantastic. Thanks to the fans for everything we are going to see at Aliados and for everything we experienced at the Dragão, with record attendance and season ticket numbers, and a growing number of members… this is the new relationship between members, fans, and their club. This is growth, unity, and the foundation for future victories. We do not want to let go again; that is the daily standard we set for ourselves, and we never want to let go of a place that belongs to us and that we want to keep. That is why it is important to maintain this unity and spirit.”

“First and foremost, it should be a safe atmosphere; celebrations involve risk, we are going to experience something we have never done before, a kind of early São João, with boats following along, and there is always risk involved. 300,000 people are expected at Aliados… Protect yourselves and your children. There will be a security perimeter which I hope people will not see as restrictive, but it is there for safety so that everyone can enjoy it. Tomorrow is the day of the women’s cup final, but today is a day to enjoy,” he added, referring to the Women’s Portuguese Cup final.

“This is the main objective every year; there is nothing like being champions with FC Porto. For us it is eternal joy, prestige, résumé, pride, and that is why today I feel more relief and happiness, because we have given people the chance to enjoy another title. We are the club with the most titles in Portuguese football, and we do not need to invent Latin cups to add to the résumé. May this further strengthen our sustained sporting growth.”

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