Portal dos Dragões
·7 September 2025
Roller hockey: Four Dragons among Europe's champions

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·7 September 2025
Portugal secured their 22nd European Roller Hockey Championship title by defeating France 4-1 in the final this Saturday in Paredes.
Against the French team led by Carlo Di Benedetto, the Portuguese team coached by Paulo Freitas – FC Porto's coach – delivered a high-level performance and reached halftime leading 2-0, with goals from Rafael Bessa and Álvaro Morais.
In the second half, the Portuguese team managed their advantage and extended it: Gonçalo Alves converted a penalty and Rafael Bessa scored again. Hélder Nunes and Rafa also contributed to the victory, which includes four FC Porto players among the European champions.
In the match for third place, Spain, with Pol Manrubia – FC Porto's reinforcement for 2025/26 – was defeated by Italy 3-1.
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