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7 unusual facts about Boavista


Boavista

Circuito da Boavista, an old Formula One street course in Porto, Portugal

Ion Timofte

For a half dozen years, the Romanian genius spread his art and lead Boavista to an era of success.

In a deeply touching atmosphere, Boavista supporters said farewell to their eternal number 7.

Boavista played with two defensive midfielders covering the spaces behind him and allowing great freedom for the skilful man.

The Romanian playmaker decided to join the bitter rivals, Boavista.

A late dramatic goal gave Brøndby a 2–1 victory and sent the tie to extra-time but those crucial 30 minutes saw Boavista scoring three goals to book its first present in Europe's most important club competition.

After his retirement, as prove of his love for the club, Timofte opened a restaurant and a hotel in his hometown, Timişoara, both called Boavista.


Augusto Wheliton

Augusto Wheliton (born 23 July 1972 in São Paulo) is a retired Braziian football player who played for a number of clubs both in Brazil and Europe, including Boavista, Córdoba CF and Beira-Mar.

Francesinha

It is often a ritual meal for some that will eat it once a week or whenever they get together with friends before or after attending a football match from a local team (FC Porto, Boavista, Salgueiros, ...) A classic francesinha meal would include the sandwich, surrounded on a bed of chips doused in the famous sauce, and complimented with a fino (literally meaning thin, but, in this context, meaning fine) draught beer.

Óscar Vasques de Carvalho

Óscar Maia Vasques de Carvalho (born 22 December 1903, date of death unknown) was a Portuguese footballer who played for Boavista and Leixões, as a defender.

Sérgio Leite

For 2009–10 Leite moved teams again, joining Gondomar S.C. – also in division three – a team to which former Boavista chairman Valentim Loureiro also had connections.

Vincenzo Guerini

He was then hired by Napoli, but dismissed after only eight games (including a UEFA Cup elimination at the hands of Boavista).


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