Porto starter taunts Benfica with message: better dead than red | OneFootball

Porto's goalkeeper, Diogo Costa, is at the center of a controversy after appearing with a scarf that had the phrase “Better dead than red” written on it during the victory celebrations over Rio Ave, a match that the blue and whites won 3-0. The reactions on social media were swift.

The 26-year-old Portuguese international was caught off guard, as the back of the accessory, which is what Diogo Costa sees when posing for the fans, only says "Super Dragões". The controversy has been widely discussed.

The Portuguese Football Federation is considering this situation, specifically whether or not there is any wrongdoing by the blue and white player.

Diogo Costa only realized later the provocation to the rival that was on the front of the accessory, which was given to him when the Super Dragões sang him happy birthday on the day he turned 26. The case will be evaluated in the coming days.

At the moment, Benfica has 13 points in five games in the Liga Portugal Betclic. José Mourinho's team - which defeated AFS - is currently in second place. Porto, led by Francesco Farioli, is at the top of the standings with 18 points (one more game).

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