The return of the vice-world champion

World champion in the 50 and 100-meterbutterfly - titles won at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha –, Diogo Ribeiro was honored at the Estádio da Luz at the end of the afternoon on Sunday, February 25, during half-time of the Benfica-Portimonense match of round 23 of the Liga Betclic. Much applauded and cheered by the fans, who made a point of echoing his name, the swimmer thanked the club and the Benfica fans for all their support. "Without you, it wouldn't have been possible either," he said. Visibly moved by the moment, he shared, once off the pitch, that he felt "full of heart".

World champion in the 50 and 100 meter butterfly, Diogo Ribeiro landed in Lisbon on Monday morning, February 19. In the arrivals area of Humberto Delgado Airport, the Benfica swimmer heard shouts of congratulations and encouragement, and spoke to journalists about his "dream" in Doha (Qatar) and his goals for the future. "Until I reach the Olympic medal, I won't stop working," said the athlete, with the two gold medals on his chest, before thanking Benfica for their support: "President Rui Costa's message was the most special, because it's the club that supports me and gives me all the conditions to be who I am today."