The Forgotten Legend Who Sacrificed His Legacy To Save His Childhood Club

[@ObjectiveObserver]

I think the reason Rui Costa isn't remembered that much, is that he always put the glory of his clubs above his own glory. Working hard and becoming the best he could to serve his clubs, rather than doing it for his own fame and fortune. I love players who show this much dedication to their clubs. Rui Costa isn't just a legendary player, but a legend of a human as well.

[@alexmax3826]

I'd say he was similar to someone like a Carrick who's very reserved and puts team over personal achievements

[@baconrastas]

​@Alex Max I'd say not remotely similar to Carrick, Carrick is basically a less versatile Milner with better technical ability, Rui Costa was actually immensely more talented than the pair of them but playing alongside, Shevchenko, Seedorf, Kaka amongst others in his career meant he always shared a limelight

[@stephentrevis2514]

But yet Kane gets abuse for staying with Spurs

[@devildowndevildown6261]

@@stephentrevis2514 hes still on Spurs cause he failed to leave lmao, he tried multiple times and even forced a transaction but everything failed, he doesnt deserve to be compared with Rui Costa, totti,carrick,Gerard or any other player that REALLY wanted to help their teams and put them above their own careers

[@baconrastas]

@@stephentrevis2514 Kane gets shit cause he stays on an UNSUCCESSFUL Spurs, Rui Costa and AC Milan was a very successful side, he just had more glamorous teammates

[@ExpectedBoy]

I'm from the UK. Rui is not forgotten. Real fans know him. I didn't know his history at Benfica (thank you for that), but I knew of him at Fiorentina, Milan and Portugal. World class player. He will never be forgotten. ❤️

[@tko288]

Never forgotten,if u know u know

[@JoaoPedroPT696]

Football fans know.

[@solorun79]

If they ever watched the duo of Rui Costa and Batistuta then they won't be able to forget this guy.

[@suchithsuresan]

from India.. i agree!

[@paratame105]

@@alexandrBinLov Rui Costa > Luis Figo ?

[@Bubs-_-]

Shame how players like him often get forgotten over time

[@DailyDoseOfFootballYT]

100% I'm sure there's a parallel universe where he took one ballon dor or two

[@Jurgen_Ibro]

That's because most people are sheep and go with the wind. But the younger generations who haven't watched him play are not to blame because they are very hardly conditioned by "the wind".

[@micky100]

Unfortunately the beginning of Messi vs Ronaldo’s era caused too many great players to be over shaded.

[@paulineedwards201]

Shame how everyone doesn't have the brain capacity to remember everything and every detail that they have seen and witnessed

[@kdnlol]

@@micky100 hate me all you want, messi and ronaldo are the most overrated footballers in history

[@lorenzomasia9024]

in Italy we loved him independently on which team He played. A phenomenal person and player in the golden age of Italian Clubs!

[@Luis_Ah_Hoy_Jr]

Such a great comment.

[@jamesakande2000]

Growing up as a Nigerian kid in that era, we had no access to live matches, but i always catch-up with Italian Serie A highlight just to watch Manuel Rui Costa.... He was such a delight to watch. To me, he is the best European playmaker ever

[@RemiOlutimayin]

Same here

[@jaysimoes3705]

Cruijff...Modric...Iniesta...Zidane. In that order may be were better. Rui was very stylish, very smart and a fantastic player still.

[@thetruth4654]

Rui Costa is a very underrated all time great.

[@aadamhowie7975]

when I use him on fifa he so bad, but he was great when he played

[@boi3422]

@@aadamhowie7975 bro said fifa

[@aleksandarcvisic269]

Rivaldo left the chat :D

[@orang9134]

lol i have him on my wallpaper

[@pervysage3877]

Oliver Giroud tooo

[@hki4464]

As some one who watched Serie A religiously in the early 2000's, it hurts me that the new generation doesn't know about this legend, he's one of the most elegant players I have ever seen. On that note I also remember Alvaro Recoba at Inter Milan was also magical.

[@marcotaproot]

Rui Costa is an icon on Fifa,so new Gen meet him but sadly his card isnt great like should be

[@DeathwingTV]

2000s*

[@HenryRaeburn367]

22 players in a match Rui was outstanding he seemed to gracefully glide over the pitch there was nobody else better than him 20 years ago he was magnificent ☘️☘️

[@zacariasfangueiro4073]

His elegance reminds me of Sócrates from Brazil in the world championship 82. It's the same type of player

[@satryopradana1653]

Recoba and Adriano are inter beast foward

[@sandro9967]

As a Fiorentina fan Batistuta and Rui Costa were before my era but my dad's generation talk about the two like gods, the stadium was packed in those days to the point where people would sit on the stairs. The Artemio Franchi and the city of Florence were at their golden age, even now whenever Rui Costa or Batistuta attend our matches its unbelievable. Rui Costa was a legend, and Florence will forever call him one of our best.

[@FilipePT25]

I am a FC Porto fan , but i loved the Rui Costa / Batistuta era , that was one of my favourite team back then , just because of them both . Costa was a genius on the midfield .

[@riccardoquartuccio3166]

As a AS Roma supporter of a certain age (47) i still regard Rui Costa one of the best of all time in the role

[@teknul89]

Don’t forget it was Faith Terim who developed Rui Costa and made him better in Fiorentina and him that got him to AC Milan and got Fiorentina to the Coppa Italia final He will always be known as Imperatore

[@tyanez]

Dude, how come you left ViolaNation? You don't comment anymore. 😞

[@JustusPradana]

Fiorentina having Batistuta - Rui Costa - Toldo is like a modern mid-level club having Lewandowski - De Bruyne - Neuer in their roster. They could go to any club they want but still choose to stay for the love of the club. In their time they play with Sandro Cois, Jorg Heinrich , Luis Oliveira, Tomas Repka, with all due respect, those are names that wont be remembered except you're fan of Fiorentina. Thats why Bati and Costa gain much respect in their time

[@Funartic]

An additional piece of trivia about his return as a player to Benfica: Knowing the club lacked the financial strength to pay for his wages, he agreed to sign the contract without negotiating his wage at all, leaving total freedom for the club to decide how much he would earn. All he wanted was to play for his club one last time, and he wouldn't put a price on it.

[@liamthen445]

A very honorable man

[@Gefrikandeld]

My club has a player who stayed with us for 14 years, we got relegated and everybody was sure he was done but he played on his 38 better then any other defender. Now we got promoted and he signed for another year. Everybody loves him and i cant imagine not having someone like him in our team but i think this is his last season. I love people like Rui Costa and Francesco Totti

[@paratame105]

@@Gefrikandeld What's the name of the player and your club?

[@Gefrikandeld]

@@paratame105 Bram van Polen PEC Zwolle😁

[@supercouple3733]

Mans now president of benfica thats tuff

[@Filmstill__]

that ending part with him being president of benfica gave me chills... what a player he was

[@Metalton95]

Rui Costa and Roberto Donadoni - 2 of Milan's best midfielders ever, yet 2 of the most underrated compared with Kaka, Pirlo, Gullit, Seedorf etc.

[@notyourmom697]

lol stop exaggerating, those are good.. but Kaka, Gullit, Pirlo are different bread, these guys belong to the elite legendary midfield with the like of Iniesta, Zidane, Xavi, Modric, Gerrard, etc

[@sweatyhaggis4303]

@@notyourmom697 snuck gerrard in there like we wouldn’t notice

[@giampierogirolamo7134]

Donadoni was a monster

[@henrymarks1632]

@@sweatyhaggis4303 yeah gerrard is far above them tbh

[@dionysise5008]

I would agree about Rui Costa, but Donadoni just not in the same level, sorry. Had his chances on National team but unfortunately didn't succeed to be mention next to those names

[@hommofroggy5727]

No Milan fan can forgets abour Rui Costa. He was a MONSTER. Only reason why he isn't talked about even more by Milan fans is because he played half his tanure alongside Kaka.

[@Adilulph]

I saw him playing and there is no way that he's better than Zidane

[@Lando_Norris4Mclaren]

​​@@Adilulph he can give tough levels to Zidane he's good

[@jimbo_1312]

The main reason he isn't talked about is that he was slightly above average. But spent his Milan career playing in a team full of actual stars ergo his play was elevated by circumstance.

[@Overlorde79]

​@@jimbo_1312 lol,children

[@hommofroggy5727]

@@jimbo_1312 heh? He played for Fiorentina and was great there as well. Even Boban said and i quote "i am happy to leave Milan now that Rui Costa will be getting my number 10"

[@mdcpVEVO]

It's always unfortunate to see great talents fade into obscurity over time, but it's even more so when the player in question is also such a likeable person. I always used to play as Milan when playing FIFA 2005 and him and Inzaghi were my favourites of that team. However, the moment that I really understood what an amazing legend Rui Costa is, was when my younger brother went on trial at Benfica in the summer of 2014. My family is part Portuguese part Dutch, but we've always lived in the Netherlands and so my little bro and I never learned to speak Portuguese fluently. My brother played for Ajax before and after showing promise on that summer trial in Lisbon, Benfica TV wanted to do an interview with him for a news item about foreign youth players. There was just one problem... my brother didn't speak Portuguese and the interviewer didn't speak English. Luckily president Rui Costa was in attendance, as he was watching the training session. When he saw my brother was struggling with his Portuguese, he jumped in and started doing the interview in English instead! I couldn't believe what was happening in front of me. Club legend and president Rui Costa was being so welcoming and helpful to my little brother and I will never forget that. He's so not just a football legend. He's a great human being. The best part is that my brother didn't even recognize Rui Costa at that very moment. He was so nervous and glad that someone helped him out, that it just hadn't occurred to him who he was talking to. Can't really blame him, because this happening isn't really something you'd expect at all. When the interview was done, my mom (who does speak Portuguese) went on to thank Rui Costa for being so kind. She then told my brother what had happened and he couldn't believe it. It really showed the selflessness of Rui Costa. He just wants the best for the club and every player playing there. He deserves to be remembered for his footballing talents, but even more for his class. Great video on a great man!

[@JustusPradana]

Thanks for sharing your story, more respect for him as human being.

[@fghc88]

nice story mate, i also am half dutch half just played at portimonense pt :D

[@ackoglpho4427]

What a legendary story, thanks for sharing mate

[@opetimistic]

Legendary Rui Costa. But I'm wondering how he learned to speak English

[@mdcpVEVO]

@@opetimistic I guess he learned it in school. Most of my dads Portuguese friends are of the same age and can speak English pretty well. It's still one of the main world languages after all.

[@michaelraver567]

Somehow I've never thought this way of Rui Costa and this documentary made me cry ... what a Legend!

[@novicetrader2660]

I thought it was only me :P

[@tiga8032]

As a Benfica fan, I was just a young boy and I remember watching him crying when he scored against us and we still loved him. He is now Benfica President and one that definitely has the best interest of the club at heart.

[@yazdejesus]

Doesn't matter how many times I hear his story, it always makes me emotional. Rui Costa is a living legend, no benfiquista can forget what he did to return home and the great things he did for the club as a player, director and, now, president.

[@darioradic117]

When I was a kid Rui inspired me to fall in love with the technical style, attacking midfield and playmaking. Up to this day its still my favorite position, and these types of players are still my favorite.

[@lionofthehornofafrica3631]

Same here bro same here..What a living legend.

[@darioradic117]

@@harithdanial141 what about Kevin De Bruyne? Bruno Fernandes or maybe Bernardo Silva? I think there is still some magic left in the attacking mid.

[@filipemendes14]

​@@darioradic117 was a diferent thung my friend, maybe Bernardo have that magic, but, all those names are diferent players comparing with Rui Costa! He floated on the field, was magic to see him! Like Zidane, the only one that can match with that style of play, and than, many seems to compare with a diferent kind of players, like Modric, Xavi, Iniesta, maybe they where more complete, but the magic of a real number 10 went away with thise two magical players Rui Costa and Zinedine Zidane!!! Just for thise who had the privilege so see them!

[@pedroneta6659]

So true 😂

[@neilmartin7776]

I remember watching Rui Costa alongside Batistuta, Edmundo and Toldo, back in the 90s, with Fiorentina. Magical player, playing in what was a magical time in Italian football.

[@uliiday6457]

That was my childhood. Costa was class

[@fmac6441]

I didn't follow Fiorentina, but I had this doubt, did he play with Edmundo, or the Brazilian had already returned ?

[@neilmartin7776]

@@fmac6441 sorry, you're right - Edmundo had already left by that point. It's been 30 years, you'll have to forgive my mind wandering!

[@fmac6441]

@@neilmartin7776 It wasn't a correction, I was in doubt too. I think Edmundo came back around the same time as Romário, when the Brazilian currency was artificially high and our clubs were able to repatriate players at their peak.

[@neilmartin7776]

@@fmac6441 I remember watching Edmundo in that Fiorentina side, early 90s I think. Absolute beast of a player, strong and quick, but very temperamental. Another criminally forgotten player more people should remember.

[@silentshadow4110]

My favourite player ever. Elegant, intelligent, brilliant. His long passes destroyed so many defences. Rui Costa was a genius.

[@unlockyourpotential7917]

Rui Costa was so professional and loyal to the clubs he played for, despite the admiration from a lot of top other clubs, he always kept his head down. TRUE LEGEND OF THE GAME. Thanks for uploading this video.

[@Neo_Rain146]

Rui Costa is my all time favorite player. Not just because I’m a Benfica fan but because the guy was a magician in midfield. Great spacial awareness, deft touch, Magic passing and deadly finishing. Generational talent

[@baldbishop1667]

Man his passing was something special seeing those passes with Shevchenko. Looked so smooth

[@Neo_Rain146]

@@baldbishop1667 Yeah Sheva at Milan and Batigol before that at Fiorentina.

[@oraclejmt]

Him and Michael Laudrup. Never seen better.

[@baldbishop1667]

@Neo Rain didn't watch that era but if you know about football, people always mention Batistuta and Rui. Batistuta shot was terrifying though

[@fernandobatista3270]

O que Rui Costa fez pelo Benfica? Quando teve oportunidade de vir a custo zero , com 31 anos, e disse ao jornal "A Bola " , que irira para o Benfica de borla. No fim, renovou pelo AC.Milan, deixando os adeptos do Benfica (eu incluso), muito desapontados. E no fim, veio com 35 anos, para roubar o Benfica , sendo braço direito do LFV. Eu não esqueço. São benfiquistas como você, que querem continuar com ladrões na Presidência do Benfica. Ladrões como Rui Costa. Ele que vá ser Presidente da Fiorentina ou Milão, porque foi lá que mostrou aquilo que ele era como jogador de futebol (acima dele só Zidane). Mas como pessoa , ele é uma verdadeira merda.

[@gurustyleacmilan]

When Rui Costa came to Milan I couldn't believe it. He was an incredible player. He brought a lot of quality to the team. I can't believe how many legend's played for AC Milan. Forza Milan 🔴⚫

[@Zedvais]

Rui costa is loyal in every shirt he wore. Fantastic player with just unfortunate timing. But I always love player who are fantastic yet loyal to the club he love. Always the best stories to be told.

[@alidumanpak]

I will never forget his assist to Sheva against Real Madrid. He's never forgotten in Milano ❤️🖤

[@JM-io2uv]

Pretty hard to miss when the commentators started going nuts 😂😂 but I agree what a world class duo they were

[@tsfgh9568]

Rui Costa was an incredible player. One of my biggest inspirations on the field. He is one of my idols, and one of my club's legends.

[@massimilianocerone3981]

In Florence, no one will ever forget Manuel. A great player, but above all, a good person. Rui Costa will always be in our hearts!

[@tnix80]

Between him and Bautista, you guys were blessed

[@luigimarra4077]

He is not forgotten at AC Milan either

[@tahaelghrib1622]

They don't make them like Rui Costa anymore! What a legend.

[@tombowers6713]

Rui Costa and Batistuta were so fun to watch together. Serie A had great players in 90s and early 2000s

[@marcotaproot]

Was the best league

[@pietropes1322]

@@marcotaproot Yep

[@PiDark81]

I get tears on my eyes every time I remember Rui crying after scoring that goal against Benfica! Massive respect!

[@Deadpool12353]

Batistuta cried too when he scored against Florentina when playing for roma...he refused to celebrate. Another fiorentina legend who put club first before anything else.

[@figo7ronaldo]

A million views! Amazing! I'm glad he's getting the recognition that he deserves and young footy fans are watching a masterful maestro. One of the best Maestros ever!

[@Kakascrot]

That's a pretty crazy story, he went from an open day at the clubs training ground to being the club president

[@toucego]

And yesterday 27th May 2023 he got his first National Portuguese League title as president.

[@Deadpool12353]

This is what i call 'Achievement', standing on your own feet and deserve what u get..being a president l..like well rewarded position too.

[@MrDelgrigorov]

@@toucego That is just a dream come true. This is unbelivable.

[@karnpandharipande]

That's next level loyalty, transferring out so your childhood club can acquire substantial funds ♥

[@alinac5512]

Yeah, especially after how they treated him...

[@3teff]

Easily one of my all time favorite players. I am a lifelong Milan fan and this man is my favorite 10 that ever played for the club. And there were a lot of legendary 10s in MIlan. Somehow, Rui Costa was like silk. So elegant, effortless and intelligent. I think Pirlo learned a lot from him, from that slow paced master of the midfield.

[@ruddthebest]

Watching Rui costa playing was a piece of joy…. So elegant so much class.. every assist was a piece of art! And now also a great manager for benfica. Truly a legend and one of the best #10 ever

[@theSeth9]

He is President, not Manager

[@DemonRage90]

I never forgot about him. My father and I never missed a Fiorentina or AC Milan game when he was playing. Obrigado Rui Costa pelas muitas boas recordações que nos proporcionou. gostaria que meu pai ainda estivesse vivo para lembrar daqueles dias.

[@Rally1800]

Ignoring the Zidane Vs Costa thing and while being a FCP fan, Rui Costa's loyalty to Benfica is remarkable. That friendly against Fiorentina was heartbreaking.

[@tiagomonteiro7216]

tal e qual, mas não se compara o RC ao Zidane, Rui Costa era um maestro, mas Zidane é o Zidane

[@ruimachado9063]

@@tiagomonteiro7216 só em termos de carreira, por talvez ter passado no Real e o Rui não ter ido para o Barça, o que fez a diferença para a bola de ouro e sucesso desportivo. Pq a jogar mesmo, não sei não…

[@tiagomonteiro7216]

@@ruimachado9063 pois não sabes 😅

[@Dape1904]

​​@@tiagomonteiro7216 ser de um país grande e poderoso como a França, frequentemente beneficiada com penalties duvidosos em grandes competições internacionais ajuda muito a chegar a muito lado. É só ver como a grande lenda Platini caiu do pedestal. O Zidane foi um grande jogador e será sempre lembrado como tal. Mas também sempre teve as costas quentes por ser francês. O Rui Costa no seu tempo de fiorentina chegou a ser considerado superior ao Zidane. Um foi para o Real outro para o Milan. São os dois clubes com mais ligas dos campeões e na altura a diferença entre os dois era muito menor que hoje.

[@davesuneyes]

A tear came to my eye with what he did to help Benfica financially! I wouldve done the same for my club

[@jorgefranco7465]

lol

[@sousa447]

Lol. He just wanted to leave no matter what. Benfica cancelled the already agreed transfer to Barcelona and Rui Costa came out to the press to talk bad about Benfica not letting him go and that he didn’t want to have his “legs cut”. He said a few years later he never talked to the then Benfica’s president again after he ruined his opportunity to go to Barcelona.

[@Rama-ry5vn]

Il Maestro... He is my favorite player of all time... It always pleasure watching him play football, dribble the ball, it was like dancing on the pitch, very smooth very natural...chewing gum while he did all of that dancing stuff... Very satisfying watching him with the ball... Being a Milan fans from Van Basten era, it is an ultimate prize when he come to San Siro to play for us... Il Maestro...you'll forever be in our heart...❤️🖤

[@filipemendes14]

Has a portuguese 40 year old man, and not Benfica fan, im with you my friend! Figo and Rui Costa were my kid idols, and Rui was magical, see him play it is seing the beauty of football!

[@miguelbatista535]

O Rui Costa não foi esquecido e nunca será. Fez história como jogador e transformou o clube como presidente, é enorme!

[@saeedtuoba1408]

I didnt forget him. He is legend. His loyalty and work ethic, hos skills and leadership.

[@rubendemerlin7009]

My first years supporting FIorentina.. in the golden age of serie A.. he really was my favorite player and he was a player that constantly makes the difference, with elegance, incredible pass precision and capble to see pass lines where nobody else can! And intelligent when he speaks, as when he plays. Thank you for this video, makes me feel something wonderful that i lived that years! ... Imagine me passing every summer in a very little village in Umbria, my mother's birthplace... where nothing remarkable happens years after years.... and one year, with the arrival of Ranieri as a trainer of Fiorentina, he bring all the team (Batistuta Rui Costa, etc...) in that improbable place... in the middle of nothing. surprisingly i could watch him and them all playin and training for free!!! soooo fun and unexpected! what a time! 💜😀💜 Grazie RUI!!!!!

[@l1nx258]

I vaguely remember him being a special player, I was too young to see much of his career. His comments about Kaka gave me goosebumps, that's how you know he's a special human.

[@AntonioNeto98.]

Im a FC Porto fan but everytime i saw Rui Costa playing i was amazed. In my books one of the best of his time.

[@andrecruz9380]

Por amor da santa o deco era bem melhor que ele, nunca percebi esta treta acerca do Rui Costa para mim era bom não passava disso

[@pasamataturk887]

@@andrecruz9380 Deco era muito ruim kkkkkkkk.

[@andrecruz9380]

@@pasamataturk887 tu eras melhor o teu pai então nem se fala aquele médio lendário que jogou nos unidos ao pé descalço

[@JPA64]

@@andrecruz9380 é uma opinião, mas deves ser um miudo e não viste os tempos dourados de Rui Costa ou nem ousavas tal.

[@andrecruz9380]

@@JPA64 tás enganado lembro me bem inclusive dos jogos em que ele passava totalmente ao lado fora penalties falhados e etc lembro me do euro 2004 em que ele foi uma nulidade por exemplo

[@stevemelo]

Just discovered this channel through my cousin and it is absolutely fantastic! Keep up the great work! Love all the content you have put together so far, especially the Portuguese related content. This video just confirmed my belief that Rui Costa is absolutely in the conversation for top 5 Portuguese players of all time alongside Eusebio, Pauleta, Luis Figo and of course Cristiano Ronaldo.

[@alexdacruz2403]

I’m a FcPorto fan but I have always admired Rui Costa , as a fan of the game Rivalries need to be put aside in order to respect Talent. RC10 was and is arguably one of the best Portuguese midfielders of all time and one of The best of his Era.

[@farmoboy83]

Yes and as a FCPorto fan i never heard anyone saying something bad from Rui. He was respected by all football fans, including the ones from the most direct rivals (sporting and Porto).

[@Vert-.]

I can’t explain how much I love and appreciate the effort that goes into these videos. Honestly brings back my childhood feeling of passion for football and the players themselves. Another amazing video ❤️

[@zubsiro]

Thank you for this, as a an American with Portuguese roots I always loved the Portuguese national team and the name Rui Costa was always in my mind but never really knew who he was and today I learned all about the legend

[@TequilaSunsett]

Excelente canal. Obrigado por explicares melhor o legado destas lendas do futebol nacional ao publico internacional.

[@DailyDoseOfFootballYT]

é um gosto

[@mfreelancer767]

Rui Costa the man, the myth, the legend, I loved to watch him both in Firenza and Milano! Magician with the ball

[@lucalorusso813]

Manuel is not forgotten by who loves football. He's a Legend.

[@joaoteixeira3058]

I'm not a Benfica fan, quite the opposite actually, but Rui Costa is a legendary player and not underrated or forgotten at all, both for club and country, in Portugal everyone has a lot of respect for him for some reason or another, of course there's always club rivalries in between but nobody can deny what he did for our football. Now he's Benfica's president and that just shows how dedicated he is to the club. As for the National Team, that screamer in euro 2004 against England will always be on my mind! Good times, our midfield was the Magician and the Maestro!

[@susanamaugi3274]

Also he has now won liga portugal as a president

[@quirocha]

😂 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aminebayou4316]

When I was 15 I was playing in my local football club, my biggest idol was Rui Costa, I hate that he was forgotten like this, him and batistuta were a huge part of why séria A was the best league in the 90’s

[@Reizeroworldnoyume]

He is for me my all time fav Portuguese player. Loved him at la Viola and all through his Milan's years. Typically the definition of loyalty and love.

[@Habibi347]

Rui Costa can never be forgotten

[@davistiano]

He might have been forgotten by the world, but football fans have not and will never forget him. What an absolute legend!

[@hitechcybers3171]

Growing up in the early 2000s he was my favorite player. In my village almost every kid went for Ronaldo's famous haircut but for me for I couldn't adopt Rui Costa's haircut being African, all I could do was adopt his jersey number. Long live the memories. Thanks for reminding everyone how special he was.

[@zizoo8256]

Players like him , *Dennis Bergkamp* , *Nedvid* , *Jay-Jay Okocha* , always got forgotten !! Such a shame .

[@maxthorup382]

U forgot Michael Laudrup !

[@zizoo8256]

@@maxthorup382 true 👍🏽

[@paddy801]

At 1 point Taribo West was the best defender in the world. If people tend to forgot about forwards, imagine being defenders. Thats real shame.

[@paulsheridan7408]

@@paddy801 Taribo West was never the best defender in the world dude WTF are you talking about lol?

[@rafsanarintika8987]

Bergkamp and Nedved are club legends of some of the biggest clubs in history, so they are doing fine.

[@kaspernielsen9149]

Can we give some respect to AC Milan for releasing him of his contract. And to Costa for having some club loyalty. I long of young people miss that.

[@catsven1973]

Anyone who lived those years can’t pass his way up from Rui Costa.. he was undeniably one of the best players of his era…and the best Portuguese player I’ve ever seen.. till today.

[@luismgpestana]

The commentator is 110% Portuguese but even with this, unbiased this was perfectly spot on

[@ImmAndreZ]

Parabéns pelo crescimento do teu canal! É bom ver alguém da comunidade Portuguesa a espalhar o seu talento pela comunidade internacional ❤️ Keep it up man!

[@AaAaAaAaJjJJJj]

As a former milan fan (don't really support anyone anymore) I wanted him to start over kaka because he was just so amazing, but kaka did so much for us I can't really complain but he was magical, thank you for reminding me about him and I never knew that milan could have not allowed rui costa to go for free, respect them even more for that.

[@danielcancel2901]

Kaka was just too good bro in his prime. Rui costa was a monster but Kaka was something else in Milan. His passing and vision was sublime

[@goncalogregorio7583]

​@@danielcancel2901 lol what??? Rui Costa passing and vision were way better than Kaka, Kaka was a physical beast mixture with IQ and dribbling , ofc he had a good vision and passing too but not like Rui Costa

[@satriyanto6741]

@@goncalogregorio7583 Rui Costa was so much above everyone in the playmaking aspect that time. But Rui Costa knew he was going old. If he insisted on staying, Kaka would lost his ground to start running for his take off, and in his eyes, it would be such a wasted. I believe, since the first time I knew Ruis Costa, he is not a self centered kind of player like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This is why he can always syn so great with other players. He is the kind of fantasista who is not selfish. Like, all of his career is already like a love story for the club. Less about him, more about what he can give to the one he loves. He came to save a club from their dark time. Always moved out to save the club for their financial crisis. It less about him, more about what he can give.

[@NirmalyaSahoo-wl6ti]

@@satriyanto6741 did you just call messi self centered lol

[@whatloi2570]

​@@NirmalyaSahoo-wl6ti Welp kinda in his early year (especially when he play with Zlatan). But now he change to become an well rounded, unselfish player

[@lextalionis9642]

As a life long Milan fan I loved this guy so much. Pure class! Recently, Galliani (the former VP of AC Milan for 33 years) spoke about an episode with Rui Costa. When Kaka arrived from Brasil to Milan, he told Galliani; I am leaving the club, he is stronger than me ( meaning Kaka in his first few months at Milan as an unknown player). Galliani than convinced him to stay, but this means a lot for his character and the deep comprehension he had for football and the will to accept that someone else was stronger even when he was just a kid. Rui Costa=LEGEND!

[@westyraviz]

Sounds like low self esteem

[@akatsukiparm343]

@@westyraviz not at all, sounds like someone who doesn't want to stop the growth of a young star

[@nwu.kidding]

The narrating here is brilliant! Beautiful video.

[@azhariwinarta1171]

my favourite player ever.. the best trequartista... rui costa is the reason I became milan fans

[@benyoung4305]

I'm a utd fan, I remember playing against Fiorentina and the damage Run Costa and Batistuta did against us. Both legends.

[@Boric78]

Costa & Batistuta - still remember them. Sick. Fiorentina might have never won the league, but gained friends everywhere. Class football.

[@leomedeiros3933]

I love your videos, and it's always good to see someone remembering our Portuguese stars. I would like to suggest a tragic story in Portuguese football, Vitor Baptista, known as the boy with the diamond earring, who stopped a football game to look for his lost earring. He lived in the shadow of the great Eusebio, but was considered the 2nd biggest in Portugal at the time. He was eccentric, strong, good-humored and those who saw him play still say he was one of the best ever. He died in poverty, as a gardener in a cemetery, addicted to drugs and totally forgotten by everyone. There is a documentary about him by Jornal Expresso, which speaks well about this, it was content that I would really like to see here.

[@muhammadnasir8152]

A very dignified profession, could be great story to tell. Tragic however there are histories of players battling wit certain sickness that could lead to his addiction, plus lack of attention.

[@pashkodreshaj2558]

I loved Rui Costa when he played for us even without knowing all this, and I was surprised when we let him go for free after spending 42Mil on him but goddamnit he deserved that and more, and now I love him even more

[@decaenofficial]

Don’t think people forgot. It’s just an epic era of Football with so many great players, he played in. And now that I know the Story, you made him even more special! Thank God for the Internet!

[@CGPT76]

I was 15 and on stands in the 1991 final! it was pure madness!! Making the wining goal on his club home stadium!! Best ever match I watch live! Bom trabalho! Só um Tuga consegue dizer os nome como deve ser!

[@jzlnz]

At ONE point he accumulated more assist than Zizou did for Juve.Zizou at Juve was at his peak of his career. Imagine how good was Rui Costa was. Rui Costa, Edmundo (short time), Di Li Vio, Batistuta, Toldo was the back bone of Forentina in mid to late 90s. What a great player.

[@Mario36724]

Don't forget Oliviera

[@valter_vava74]

Rui Costa was indeed a Prince and his pure heart as a footballer deserved better luck at some points of his career.

[@nsny25]

His goal against England in the Euro 2004 QF still gives me goosebumps.

[@francisanozie3434]

Touching, and worthy of praise. His sacrifices were more than worth it. This is a lesson for this generation.

[@Madboiwastaken]

He was one of the most loyal and greatest players of all time

[@5thdawg917]

Loved Rui Costa. I use to love being AC Milan on PES3 because of the diamond formation they had in midfield. It's such a rare thing to see nowdays as teams don't play that formation.

[@Shadow-M-G]

Pls what's the formation... Pls

[@JuniorSantiago]

@@Shadow-M-G 4:4:2

[@minobg79]

For me, the group around Luis Figo and Rui Costa was the real portugese "golden generation". It was the true european "jogo bonito" team, one that brought joy and smile back for the fans. They definitely desereved at least one big trophy to win. To this day I remember their turn-around group match against England at 2000 EURO. Always cheered for them and I am not even portugese. Was pleasure to watch their style.

[@mermerac]

Thank you for this. It was a joy to watch, a perfect example of what football can be at it's best.

[@frederickhuge]

Il Musagete, great video mate!

[@tomvermeulen8003]

He is not really forgotten, people that know anything about football still know him very well.

[@Nimsan]

My childhood favourite player outside of Liverpool. To me he was the best midfielder in the world at one point and a joy to watch. His attitude and mentality and humbleness just puts him above Zidane for me., the man who went out embarrassing himself because of not being able to put his team above himself.

[@MonaguilloSinpene]

WTF are you talking about...

[@sluglow6357]

Him & Batigol for Fiorentina was scary good! Smallest ego for such a great player I can remember he could’ve started for Milan but never complained about playing a role on a great team..silky smooth ,vision & a rocket for a shot

[@lorenzo3987]

Rui Costa comes from a now extinct ilk of players who, before being professionals looking to score big contracts, were team players who put their loyalty and self-sacrifice above anything else. This was when football was a way of life, much like religion, and not just a business or a hobby for rich owners. For players and managers alike, it's so much easier to move around chasing titles while earning a fortune. It's so much easier to be the flag of a winning team that has the deepest of pockets. It ain't that easy to do so for a team that is struggling financially and can't win anything relevant like Benfica. As a Roma fan who's watched Totti throw away his personal glory to serve a team who rarely could rise to his level and win, I can say we won't easily forget Rui Costa who truly was and still is a bright example of integrity and talent. Amazing players deserve amazing videos, well done! If you haven't yet, you should do a video on Zdenek Zeman...

[@aokaparagit]

Wow! I had tears in my eyes. The end was beautiful.

[@zemprelo]

I didn’t forget about him, one of my favorite players of all time. What a joy he was to watch. But Zidane was something else entirely, when he played his last game with Madrid and gave his jersey to Riquelme, it was symbolic and telling as Riquelme was probably the last of the great true #10 with Rui Costa nearing retirement at the time as well. With all due to respect to Kaka, Ozil and everyone that followed.

[@jorgenorberto293]

He really was and still is "la luce". I'm a Benfica fan before I can even remember and I always loved to see midfielders play, to see the balance of defense and offense in the game. But man.... Rui Costa was something else. The finesse and elegance he had on the pitch, all the moves seemed effortless and those passes that he made were genius. He really was one of the last real trequartista. The game evolved in a way that it seems that there are no space for a typical number 10, it's a shame. Excelente vídeo. Jogadores como Rui Costa JAMAIS devem ser esquecidos.

[@muhammadnasir8152]

Agreed, Ronaldo 9 also started wit no 10 at barca even before, rightfully menace, still a shame the unrecognition. Too many greats i guess

[@AhmadAli-hu1pi]

his iconic photo with Materazzi at derby milano will live for ever! what a cold but at the same time fire picture 🔥🔥

[@erhijeregabriel]

Talk about sacrifice, this is definitely one in millions 👏💯 As a Milan fan I loved Rui Costa went he was at Milan never knew this story ❤️💗

[@princejohnson874]

I have listened to many KZbin videos, something is pleasing, relaxing and interesting about your voice and the way you tell these stories

[@oldschool8790]

One of my 3 favorite players growing up. I used to pretend I was him when I played with my friends. So stylish and was crucial for Kaka's success in Milan. Vamos presidente!

[@ricardomargera]

As a player, he was one of the greatest portuguese players ever. The man could do no wrong. But unfortunately, he was, and still is too loyal for his own good. Indeed an icon.

[@raphagarciafilms]

Nosso maestro agora orquestra o seu clube de coração. Saudações benfiquistas

[@fernandogabriel5379]

im Portuguese but saying that Rui Costa was better than Zidane is madness, because in his position until the day there is no one better than Zidane

[@vuyanimashibini7292]

🥺what a human being! An incredible footballer with the heart made of gold❤️⚽️

[@Deadpool12353]

Agreed

[@pawel2669]

I remember that AC Milan team that he played for, it was crazy talented. Some would say they even had 2 defenders that are in top 10 to ever live, Cafu and Maldini. Midfield and attack that made opposing goalkeepers wake up in the middle of the night in sweat.

[@langletprolet8378]

Sucks that that Milan team only won 1 scudetto in 10 years

[@pawel2669]

@@langletprolet8378 They should have won a lot more,

[@gregoriuspascalis500]

​@@langletprolet8378 They focused on the Champions League I believe, I think Berlusconi want to surpass Madrid Champions league trophy count.

[@Jkwilliams-o4t]

Rui costa was one of the best players I've ever seen playing he was simply awesome.

[@nicocorbo4153]

great video. such a talented player. legend at every club he set foot

[@brendanjordan6780]

Ahhh takes me back to watching Italian footy on a Sunday late 90s early 00s.Magical player. 👏👏👏❤⚽

[@leemorralley7172]

Channel 4 at lunch time reminiscent of great times

[@filipeferreira3942]

Sou sportinguista, mas o Rui Costa era um verdadeiro MAESTRO ⚡️

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Special Agent Italian Spanish