Dragões Magazine: Passion through the eyes of Francesco Farioli | OneFootball

The August edition of the Dragons magazine is now available in digital format and features as its main highlight Francesco Farioli, a coach with experience in the Italian, Turkish, French, and Dutch championships, who took over the technical command of FC Porto at the age of 36.

He arrived at the Dragon obsessed with details, but soon proved to be an emotional leader. Farioli lives football with an unusual intensity, combining demanding training with close and frank conversations with the players. In his debut, he paid tribute to Jorge Costa, emphasized the importance of the fans, and underscored that nothing is achieved without sacrifice. Between tactical rigor and empathy, he shapes a team in his image and promises to the Portistas what best defines them: limitless passion.

In one of the most bustling markets in recent times, the Club registered notable entries and reinforcements for various positions. Eight acquisitions, with Gabri Veiga already included, join Francesco Farioli in an attempt to achieve the highest number of victories on four fronts.

FC Porto beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the presentation game to members and fans. The Sunday was marked by Victor Froholdt's goal, the surprise arrival of Luuk de Jong, the tribute to Diogo Jota and André Silva, and the reunion with several club legends. The best moments of the afternoon when the Dragon filled are recorded in this edition.

From debuts to tributes, through memorable goals and technological innovations, the presentation games hold unique stories. Ten episodes reveal the essence of this reunion with the fans.

In their debut season, the FC Porto women's team won the Third Division title and the appreciation of the fans. Now, with heavyweight reinforcements and a B team in competition, the goal is clear: to move up to the Primeira Liga. These are the players tasked with achieving this goal.

In 2024/25, the Dragon Arena vibrated again with trophies and notable performances, but the ambition remains high. With the core of the locker room intact and new talents arriving, Fernando Sá prepares a team ready to fight for the national basketball title, the Portuguese Cup, the Super Cup, the Hugo dos Santos Cup, and the unprecedented qualification for the Champions League.

Alone in Europe since the age of 16, Timmy Petit turned pain into strength and dream into reality. Determined to "play with the heart", the Caribbean giant wants to leave a mark thanks to an unparalleled energy, being one of the greatest hopes of handball for 2025/26.

Between heavy renewals and international reinforcements, the volleyball team presents a multicultural and ambitious squad. With Joana Resende commanding on the field, Miguel Coelho bets on a Dragon prepared for new flights and to reconquer the purpose that escaped in the previous season.

Eight decades after wearing the blue and white shirt for the last time, Artur de Sousa "Pinga" is once again highlighted in the Museum. The temporary exhibition revisits the path and achievements of this genius of Portuguese football and also has a reserved space in the August edition of Dragons.

Issue no. 465 of the magazine will soon arrive at FC Porto Stores. Until then, it is available in the digital version, with easy and free access.

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