Francesco Farioli
Italian football manager
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- 2d ago
Real Betis beats Porto 3-2 at La Cartuja, with Isco's penalty deciding the Champions League match
Betis trailed twice in Seville before Isco converted a penalty in the 84th minute, following a VAR review. It was the club's first Champions League match at home in 21 years.
- 5d ago
Oskar Pietuszewski's late goal, a centimetre onside, gives FC Porto a 2-1 win at Marítimo
Oskar Pietuszewski came off the bench in the 79th minute and scored the winner after a VAR review allowed the goal by one centimetre. The 18-year-old Polish forward's strike kept Porto unbeaten after eight rounds of the Primeira Liga.
- Oct 1
FC Porto signs veteran English defender Chris Smalling on free transfer until 2027
FC Porto has completed the signing of 36-year-old former England defender Chris Smalling as a free agent following the closure of the Portuguese transfer window.
- Sep 30
FC Porto signs 36-year-old defender Chris Smalling on a free transfer
The Portuguese club secured the 36-year-old former Manchester United and AS Roma centre-back on a one-season deal following defensive injuries in Francesco Farioli's squad.
- Sep 4
FC Porto names starting lineup against Moreirense under Francesco Farioli
FC Porto has announced its starting eleven to host Moreirense, seeking to maintain a 100% winning record under manager Francesco Farioli.
- Aug 24
FC Porto agree one-year loan deal with Rennes for midfielder Seko Fofana
The Portuguese champions have arranged a season-long loan with French side Rennes for the Ivorian midfielder, featuring no loan fee and no option to buy.
- Aug 23
FC Porto manager Farioli calls Rodrigo Mora transfer to Roma a financial decision
Ahead of Sunday's league match against Arouca, FC Porto head coach Francesco Farioli addressed the departure of midfielder Rodrigo Mora, stating the deal exceeded 50 million euros and represented necessary revenue for the club.
- Aug 22
FC Porto and Arouca put perfect starts on the line in Primeira Liga clash
Reigning champions FC Porto host early league leaders FC Arouca at Estadio do Dragao on Sunday evening, with both clubs seeking a third consecutive victory to open the Portuguese season.
- Aug 9
FC Porto opens title defence against Alverca with Farioli urging 'burn the boats' mentality
Defending champions FC Porto will host FC Alverca at the Estádio do Dragão on Sunday at 18:00, kicking off the 2026/27 Primeira Liga season with coach Francesco Farioli calling on his squad to leave past trophies behind.
- Aug 1
Torreense coach Luís Tralhão proud after 1-0 Supertaça loss to FC Porto, eyes Primeira Liga promotion
SCU Torreense, a second-division club from Torres Vedras, lost 1-0 to FC Porto in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira but earned praise for matching the champions chance for chance and forcing them to defend deep in the closing stages.
- Aug 1
FC Porto beats second-division Torreense 1-0 for 25th Super Cup; Bednarek injured on poor pitch
FC Porto defeated second-division cup holders SCU Torreense 1-0 in Coimbra to claim a record-extending 25th Super Cup, but the victory was overshadowed by a knee injury to Polish defender Jan Bednarek, who left at halftime after his foot caught in the poor-quality pitch.
- Jul 26
Farioli tells Porto to start from zero after friendly win over Aston Villa
Francesco Farioli warned his FC Porto side that past titles are 'in the museum' after a 2-1 friendly win over Aston Villa, with the Supertaça now a clean slate.
- Jul 9
FC Porto will face Aston Villa in 2026/27 season presentation on 25 July
The Portuguese champions will play the Europa League winners at Estádio do Dragão, with the squad formally introduced to fans before kick-off. The friendly is Porto's last test before the Supertaça on 1 August.
- Jun 20
FC Porto signs 16-year-old Norwegian record-breaker Eirik Granaas on three-year deal
The Portuguese giants confirmed the arrival of the 16-year-old midfielder from Fredrikstad FK on a contract running until 2029, with the player initially joining the B team.
- Jun 14
FC Porto completes clean sweep of all four national football titles as youth team seals U15 championship
FC Porto clinched the under-15 national championship on Sunday after Sporting Lisbon lost 3-1 to Belenenses, sealing a clean sweep of the senior, under-19, under-17 and under-15 titles in a single season for only the third time in the club's history.
- May 26
AC Milan in Turmoil: Cardinale Fires Allegri and Entire Leadership, Only Ibrahimovic Remains as Club Faces €90M Financial Hit
AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has executed a sweeping purge of the club's technical and executive leadership, firing manager Massimiliano Allegri, CEO Giorgio Furlani, sporting director Igli Tare, and technical director Geoffrey Moncada after a disastrous season that saw the Rossoneri miss out on Champions League qualification.
- May 25
FC Porto Secures Young Goalkeeper João Afonso from Santa Clara as First Summer Signing
The 19-year-old goalkeeper joins the reigning Portuguese champions on a five-year deal, with a fixed fee of €1.5 million and a €30 million release clause.
