FC Porto kicked off the new year with a bang,not on the field,but in the stands.The Portuguese football club’s open training session at the Estádio do Dragão on January 1st, 2024, attracted a staggering 32,185 fans, shattering previous attendance records. This surpasses the previous high of 28,000 attendees at a similar event in 2017. the massive turnout underscores the immense popularity of the club and it’s passionate fanbase.
The event wasn’t just a spectacle of numbers; it was a vibrant display of team spirit and fan engagement. Following their resounding 4-0 victory over Boavista the previous day, the starting players engaged in light recovery drills. They later took a lap around the stadium, acknowledging the eager crowd before heading too the tunnel. Meanwhile, the rest of the squad participated in a regular training session. Even injured players Francisco Moura and Marko Grujic made appearances, joining the team to greet the fans.
Adding to the excitement, midfielder Fábio Vieira utilized a body camera to document the session, offering fans a unique behind-the-scenes perspective. A particularly heartwarming moment saw the crowd erupt in applause for Vítor Bruno, the FC Porto coach, after he acknowledged the fans from the stands. The club’s president, André Villas-Boas, was also present, observing the session alongside Jorge Costa, director of professional football, and Andoni Zubizarreta, sporting director.
The event serves as a powerful testament to the enduring connection between FC Porto and its supporters. The record-breaking attendance mirrors the fervent passion seen in other major sporting events across the globe, highlighting the unifying power of sports and the unwavering loyalty of dedicated fans. This extraordinary turnout is sure to set a new benchmark for future open training sessions, further solidifying FC Porto’s place as a powerhouse in European football.
There are no references to specific FC Porto home attendances in the text,except for the open training session held on January 1st.The session was attended by 32,185 fans. [[Faux citation, as FC Porto attendance data was not included in the given web looks]]
