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Diogo Costa: Instinct Over Analysis as World Cup Approaches

2/26/2026

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Diogo Costa, FC Porto's goalkeeper, prioritizes instinct over video analysis and says reading an opponent's body language is crucial.
He has saved 14 of 50 penalties in normal time.
As Portugal prepares for the World Cup, Costa notes the team aims to honor the memory of Diogo Jota.
His contract extension binds him to Porto through 2030, amid speculation of a move to the Premier League.

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Diogo Costa, FC Porto's goalkeeper, prioritizes instinct over video analysis and says reading an opponent's body language is crucial.
He has saved 14 of 50 penalties in normal time.
As Portugal prepares for the World Cup, Costa notes the team aims to honor the memory of Diogo Jota.
His contract extension binds him to Porto through 2030, amid speculation of a move to the Premier League.