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Rui Costa(I)

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Rui Costa
Rui Costa is a Portuguese retired professional footballer.

Regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football and one of Portugal's best players in recent history, Costa usually played as an attacking midfielder and was particular known for his excellent technique, playmaking ability, and eye for goal from midfield.

Costa spent the majority of his career with S.L. Benfica in Portugal and A.C.F. Fiorentina and A.C. Milan in Italy. In a top-flight career spanning 17 years, he won several trophies, including one Primeira Liga title, one Taça de Portugal, one Serie A title, three Coppa Italia, one UEFA Champions League and one UEFA Super Cup. A Portuguese international, he amassed 94 caps and scored 26 goals for A Selecção and represented the country in three UEFA European Championships and one FIFA World Cup.
BornMarch 29, 1972
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  • Known for

    Nike - Good vs Evil (1996)
    Nike - Good vs Evil
    8.6
    Short
    • Player Portugal - Rui Costa
    • 1996
    Pepsi Worldcup Campaign 2002 (2002)
    Pepsi Worldcup Campaign 2002
    5.8
    Short
    • Rui Costa
    • 2002
    UEFA Champions League (1992)
    UEFA Champions League
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Self - Milan Player
    Rai Sport (1997)
    Rai Sport
    TV Series
    • Self - Fiorentina
    • Self - Portugal

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    • Pepsi Worldcup Campaign 2002 (2002)
      Pepsi Worldcup Campaign 2002
      5.8
      Short
      • Rui Costa
      • 2002
    • Nike - Good vs Evil (1996)
      Nike - Good vs Evil
      8.6
      Short
      • Player Portugal - Rui Costa
      • 1996

    Personal details

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    • Born
      • March 29, 1972
      • Amadora, Portugal
    • Spouse
      • Rute1993 - present (2 children)

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    • Trivia
      He and Rute are parents of two boys named Filipe and Hugo.
    • Quotes
      [after losing the Cup of Portugal as President of his club] O Sporting domina esta merda, isto está tudo minado por eles! Está tudo minado por eles!
    • Nicknames
      • O Maestro
      • O Presidente Jogador

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    • How old is Rui Costa?
      53 years old
    • When was Rui Costa born?
      March 29, 1972
    • Where was Rui Costa born?
      Amadora, Portugal
    • What is Rui Costa's birth name?
      Rui Manuel César Costa
    • What is Rui Costa known for?
      Rai Sport, TELE+ Lega Calcio, Pepsi Worldcup Campaign 2002, and 2018-2019 UEFA Champions League

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