FC Porto president André Villas-Boas praised the club's membership spirit in a message sent for Club Day, which precedes the club's 133rd anniversary. The event, themed 'Invicta Paixão', took place in the VIP tribune at the Estádio do Dragão on September 25, two days before the official founding date of September 28.
Villas-Boas, who was unable to attend, stated: «Unfortunately, I cannot be with you this year in this new edition of Club Day, much to my regret». In his message, the Porto leader thanked members for their efforts to align the celebration with the club's birthday and acknowledged the work of organisers Paulo Bizarro, Paulo Santos and Bruno Sousa. «You continue to show all the strength of FC Porto's associativismo in another famous Portista gathering with all the emotion that is adjacent to it», said Villas-Boas, who also made reference to former glories who dedicated themselves to the club.
This internal celebration comes during a period of significant sporting success. FC Porto leads the Primeira Liga with 21 points, from seven wins in seven games, and holds a five-point advantage over Benfica. The team has scored 18 goals and conceded just three in this early phase of the season. The latest result was a 3-1 victory over Benfica at the Estádio do Dragão, a win that solidified their lead and which can be reviewed in our stats.
With form remaining positive, four wins and one defeat in the last five matches, focus now turns to the next league fixture. FC Porto travels to face Marítimo, who are 11th in the table, on October 10. Supporters can check the full schedule and details of this and upcoming matches on our fixtures page. The team remains unbeaten in the league, a feat that mirrors the unity celebrated on Club Day and which members hope to see continue in the 11th matchday.
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