May 26th 2004 won't be a day to remember just because it means the climax of FC Porto's two best seasons in History. For me, it also meant my first ever TV interview, in which I went to NTV to promote my work and that academic film-fest which will be taking place here in Porto until Sunday; and also the first public showing of my work, precisely in that film meeting. Of course there was almost nobody there to watch my documentary (and the other short films) since today's session started just a few minutes after Jorge Costa lifted the Cup, and even I had to rush to the Teatro do Campo Alegre to be there on time - so I couldn't join Alex and the other mates for the post-match celebrations. Still, I received a few positive compliments from the few people watching the film, so this has truly been a nice day. Of course, I am now expecting a disaster concerning the essay I delivered early in the morning, since the inevitable Law of Compensations will be enforced by those ninja dogs that run our Universe.

Ah yes. FC Porto won the Champions League final against AS Monaco 3-0 today. The result might have been a bit excessive considering AS Monaco's production, but then again kick'n'rush isn't a nice way to play football and they got what they deserved. Still it was a great match to see, as Monaco's very deliberate attacking style presented a real challenge to the typical dominating style of Porto. Of course that allowed Porto to score two of the goals in counter-attack moves, serving as a good example of why teams that run like hell towards the goal don't win competitions. Monaco attacked well, Porto defended a little better, and there was nobody at their back to stop our players. Meaning that following last year's UEFA Cup victory, FC Porto is now the Champion of Europe. The best. And (just to nail our Benfica rivals) now officially the Portuguese club with most European victories. Which is nice. ¶