After the victory over Santa Clara (1-0)Diogo Costa took to social media to praise FC Porto's "start" in 2026, showing himself to be "proud" of the performance in the Azores. «But, more than the result, this victory confirms what we feel every day, the solidity of our group. Here there is work, there is unity, and above all there is respect», wrote the FC Porto goalkeeper, before leaving an outburst. «For this reason, I confess that it saddens me to see how much time is sometimes wasted on evil sayings and speculation. I'm a good person, I always protect my own and nothing takes this team down, not even the affection I have for all my teammates. Let’s focus on what really matters, on our path, on our growth, on what we build together every day.” Although Diogo Costa did not specify the reason for the outburst, it could be related to the video that circulated on social media after the open training session at Dragão. In the video in question, it is possible to see the Porto captain kicking Rodrigo Mora in the back, in a moment of good humor between the two, after a great goal from the midfielder.