Villas-Boas: FC Porto are Portugal’s only world champions | OneFootball

With the original World Cup trophy on display at Estádio do Dragão this Friday, the president of FC Porto greeted those present at the event – among them Roberto Carlos, World Champion with Brazil – and, in a lighthearted tone, threw a few jabs at the rivals.

As host, André Villas-Boas began by saying: “I want to thank you for choosing Estádio do Dragão, FC Porto and this city for this event. It couldn’t be any other way, because FC Porto is the only World Champion club in Portugal and the trophy had to be in this city,” in his role as host of the event.

The leader of the Dragons took the opportunity to thank the sponsors, including a club partner: “Our stands are well decorated. There are few symbols that allow red near the stadium [three sponsors], that’s an exclusive just for you,” he joked, amid laughter.

Villas-Boas also expressed his admiration for the special guest: “I also thank the presence of a great idol for everyone, Roberto Carlos. My kid wasn’t even born yet when you were already curling bananas towards goal. You were and still are an inspiration for young people, for all football players. It’s a huge honor to welcome you to this house. You grabbed this trophy with both hands and certainly kissed it. I thank you for being here, and thank everyone for being here. FC Porto is moving forward in its growth as a club, but also as a social, sporting, and eclectic tool. We serve the city with the help of CM Porto, which recently granted us the surface rights for 75 years so we can continue to build eclectically and serve the city in the best way,” said Villas-Boas.

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