THE BALL – “Clubism aside, Rui Costa deserves all the success in the world” (Benfica)

Jorge Costa, under-20 world champion with Rui Costa as his partner, rival with a dragon on his chest on many occasions, had words that reveal friendship and affection for the Benfica president.

Speaking about the A BOLA award, Jorge Costa said: “The truth is that it doesn’t surprise me and this must be the future. No doubt Rui this year, when he started to prove himself as president, showed his ability to him. What he is doing is proof that football should be given to footballers and that they have been in football, from the very beginning, to serve it and not to use it. Clubism aside, as a lifelong friend, Rui deserves all the success in the world.”