Non-league to Champions League: The Porto boss out to stun Man City
Porto boss Francesco Farioli is one of the most highly regarded young managers and on Tuesday he takes charge in the Champions League for the first time.
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"I don't feel I could be in a better place."
— Francesco Farioli , Other
"I said at our post-season dinner they have created a problem for me, as I will have to bring the president and directors with me."
— Francesco Farioli , Other
Key People
Andre Villas-Boas is the president of FC Porto and a former manager at Tottenham and Chelsea.
Francesco Farioli is a young and rising football manager who led Porto to the Portuguese title.
Roberto de Zerbi is the manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
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Porto boss Francesco Farioli is one of the most highly regarded young managers and on Tuesday he takes charge in the Champions League for the first time.
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