Porto boss Farioli ready for first Champions League test

From non-league goalkeeper to Porto's title-winning coach, Farioli now faces Man City.

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What happened. Francesco Farioli, Porto's 37-year-old coach, will take charge of his first Champions League match on Tuesday against Manchester City.

• Farioli began his managerial career in Turkey in 2021 with Fatih Karagumruk and Alanyaspor.
• He was linked with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Rangers but chose to renew his contract with Porto.
• He previously worked under Roberto de Zerbi at Benevento and Sassuolo.

“I don't feel I could be in a better place.”

— Francesco Farioli

Farioli's Porto side will face Manchester City at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday.

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