Prolific Falcao heads Porto to Europa glory

Prolific Falcao heads Porto to Europa glory

DUBLIN, May 18 (Reuters) - Porto deservedly beat Braga 1-0 to win the Europa League after a superb header by Colombian striker Falcao decided the first all-Portuguese final of a European competition on Wednesday.

Falcao committed to Porto after another crucial goal

DUBLIN, May 18 (Reuters) - Colombia striker Radamel Falcao re-affirmed his desire to stay at Porto next season after scoring his 38th goal of the season to seal a 1-0 victory over Braga in Wednesday's Europa League final.

Wed 18 May 2011

Porto coach staying put, believes players will too

DUBLIN, May 18 (Reuters) - Porto coach Andre Villas Boas hopes the combination of high release clauses and cash-strapped rivals means the Europe League winner's best players will join him in the club's return to the Champions League next season.

Wed 18 May 2011

Porto favourites to win all-Portuguese Europa final

LISBON, May 18 (Reuters) - Porto will aim to cap a superb season by lifting the Europa League trophy when they meet stubborn compatriots Braga in the first ever all-Portuguese final of a UEFA competition on Wednesday in Dublin.

Mon 16 May 2011

PROFILE-Porto coach Villas Boas set to emulate Mourinho

LISBON, May 16 (Reuters) - The rapid development of Porto's Andre Villas Boas into one of Europe's brightest young coaches is no surprise to the man who first hired him.

Mon 16 May 2011

PREVIEW-Porto meet Braga in Europa final full of contrast

LISBON, May 16 (Reuters) - Porto and Braga are almost neighbours but their heritage and playing styles are so different that Wednesday's first all-Portuguese Europa League final is expected to be a clash of contrasts.

Thu  5 May 2011

Falcao helps ease Porto into Europa League final

VILLARREAL, Spain, May 5 (Reuters) - Porto striker Radamel Falcao scored for the fifth time against Villarreal as his side wrapped up a 7-4 aggregate victory on Thursday to saunter into the Europa League final.

Thu  5 May 2011
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