Cláudio Ramos: “FC Porto is a family” | OneFootball

CTFD Jorge Costa hosted the second edition of Luvas de Ouro, an initiative aimed at goalkeepers from FC Porto’s various sports and designed to strengthen the Club’s commitment to valuing the position, specialised training and the connection between all teams.

For Diogo Costa, it was “very rewarding to be able to welcome the kids and see their joy”, as well as spending time “with players from other sports” and “understanding that the differences do exist”, even though the position is the same.

Cláudio Ramos, meanwhile, has no doubt that “FC Porto is a family” and did not hide his enthusiasm at being able to exchange experiences with athletes with whom he “shares a passion for the same position in completely different ways”.

At the end of “a special and different day”, João Costa admitted that “it is always good to share knowledge”, especially with teammates with whom he has “so much in common, from the position to the club”. “For us, there is only one FC Porto and we all support each other, whatever the sport”, concluded the footballer, who is passionate about roller hockey.

Diogo Costa80 goalkeepers of all ages“It is very rewarding to be able to welcome the kids and see their joy. We feel good in this initiative and we enjoy making the kids happy. That is why we are here.”

An afternoon of learning“There is always room to learn and understand the differences that exist. It is the first time I have been with players from other sports and there really are many differences, but at the same time there are also many similarities.”

Football aside“I would try handball. It requires a lot of reflexes and is more similar to football.”

Being a goalkeeper“It is a position that carries a lot of responsibility. We feel a great honour in representing this position, in showing our courage and, above all, in representing this Club, which is magnificent.”

Cláudio RamosA day with family“The fact that the goalkeepers from the other sports also came is proof that FC Porto is a family. We had people here who share a passion for the same position in completely different ways. Being able to be here together today sharing experiences was very rewarding.”

The same position, different challenges“I have always been very curious. I really like sport, especially roller hockey and handball, and I had the opportunity to share a few things and ask them some questions about their training. We watch the matches, but we do not imagine what the training sessions are like, and I wanted to understand. It was very rewarding to have them here.”

Unity is strength“We have already arranged with the hockey lads that one day we will go to the Dragão Arena to train with them. I am up for anything except the skates. We will arrange a different day to find out what it is like to be on the other side.”

Sense of mission“We try to instil that sense of mission in the younger ones, because this day ends up being more for them than for us. Even so, since we had a different kind of day, we took the chance to interact with athletes who do not usually come here. It is always special to have them at Olival and be able to talk to them, clear up doubts and ask questions. That is the spirit we want to pass on to the younger ones.”

João CostaA secret passion for hockey“It was a special and different day. It is always good to share knowledge. We have a lot in common, from the position to the club we represent. Apart from football, the sport I follow most is roller hockey, because I have several friends who play it and I follow their work. It was a huge pleasure to be with them, because I was curious to understand how they do certain things, as there are aspects that really are very different. I have already signed up for the hockey trials and I promised to do a fully geared-up training session from head to toe to see how it goes. If necessary, I will even put on the skates.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.