Italian coach Farioli wins first League title with FC Porto

Italian coach Francesco Farioli has officially taken FC Porto to victory in the Primeira Liga at the age of 37, beating Jose Mourinho’s Benfica.

This evening’s 1-0 victory over Alverca was enough to open up the nine-point gap at the top of the table, after Benfica were held to a 2-2 draw by Famalicao.

With only two rounds to go, it means they are impossible to catch and FC Porto can celebrate the title four years after their most recent success.

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Benfica had won, followed by back-to-back Sporting successes, but this is FC Porto’s 31st victory.

First trophy for Farioli

Official: Farioli appointed head coach of FC Porto.

Farioli is an Italian coach who started out as a goalkeeping trainer and assistant manager, working closely with Roberto De Zerbi for Benevento and Sassuolo.

He branched out on his own in Turkish football with Fatih Karagumruk in 2021 and Alanyaspor, then had spells with OGC Nice and Ajax.

FC Porto hired him in July 2025 and he oversaw 38 victories, eight draws and five defeats in all competition this season, also reaching the Europa League quarter-finals.

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