1991 June 30th
Under-20 World Cup Victory
Converts the decisive penalty as Portugal defeat Brazil.
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Rui Costa
10 historical football records.
1995
Rui Costa Leads Fiorentina Chance Creation
Rui Costa develops into the creative heart of Ranieri's Fiorentina, supplying service to the club's prolific strikers.
1996 May 18th
Rui Costa Wins Italian Cup
Rui Costa provides passing invention as Fiorentina defeat Atalanta on aggregate to claim the Coppa Italia under Ranieri.
1997
Rui Costa Conducts Viola Midfield in Europe
Rui Costa's creativity links Fiorentina's midfield and attack during the club's European fixtures and Serie A campaign.
1999
Rui Costa Creates Chances in Title Challenge
Rui Costa's intelligent supply to the forwards is a crucial feature of Fiorentina's push for Serie A's leading places.
2001
AC Milan Transfer
Joins AC Milan after seven seasons with Fiorentina.
2001
Move to Italian Football
Continues his Serie A career at a leading European club.
2003 May 28th
Champions League Victory
Wins the Champions League with AC Milan against Juventus.
2003 May 28th
Champions League Winner
Rui Costa provided creative passing in a closely contested final that required penalties in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
2003 May 28th
Milan European Title
Adds Europe's leading club trophy to his honours.