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Rui Costa

Born: June 10, 1976 (age 47)

Nationality: Portugal Portuguese

Role: Referee

Over the last 12 months Rui Costa has refereed 3 Primeira Liga games. In addition he has been the Fourth Official 7 times.


During this period he has issued 0 yellow card at a rate of 0 per game and 0 red card at a rate of 0 per game.


Rui Costa is also known as Rui Manuel Gomes Costa but may also refer to:

Sports Mole has 77 articles about Rui Costa. Articles 1 to 40:
Rio Ave's Guga celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 14, 2024
Preview: SC Farense vs. Rio Ave - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between SC Farense and Rio Ave, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 22:23
Benfica's Nicolas Otamendi walks off the pitch after being shown a red card on March 3, 2024
Preview: Benfica vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Benfica and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 5, 18:10
Benfica's Joao Neves during the warm up before the match on January 14, 2024
Manchester United-linked Joao Neves refuses to commit long-term future to Benfica
Benfica midfielder Joao Neves refuses to commit his long-term future to his Portuguese club amid links with Manchester United.
Feb 15, 14:19
Benfica's Joao Neves during the warm up before the match on January 14, 2024
Manchester United handed Joao Neves transfer boost
The agent of Manchester United-linked Joao Neves hints that the 19-year-old midfielder could leave Benfica in the summer.
Jan 22, 23:41
Benfica coach Roger Schmidt before the match on October 24, 2023
Preview: Benfica vs. SC Farense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and SC Farense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 6, 21:32
Arouca's Cristo celebrates scoring their first goal with Tiago Esgaio on September 3, 2023
Preview: SC Farense vs. Arouca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Primeira Liga clash between SC Farense and Arouca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 4, 22:52
A general shot of a football from May 2022
Preview: Rio Ave vs. Boavista - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Rio Ave and Boavista, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 3, 20:38
Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim before the match on October 5, 2023
Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs. SC Farense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Taca da Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and SC Farense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 22:01
Moreirense's Joao Camacho in action on August 14, 2023
Preview: Moreirense vs. SC Farense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Moreirense and SC Farense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 21, 12:55
Famalicao's Rui Fonte celebrates scoring their first goal with Alexandre Penetra and Santiago Colombatto on January 15, 2023
Preview: Famalicao vs. SC Farense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Famalicao and SC Farense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 31, 23:07
GD Chaves' Issah Abass celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 15, 2023
Preview: SC Farense vs. Chaves - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between SC Farense and Chaves, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 24, 13:03
FC Porto's Evanilson celebrates scoring their third goal with FC Porto's Mehdi Taremi on May 27, 2023
Preview: Porto vs. SC Farense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and SC Farense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 18, 23:42
Casa Pia's Nermin Zolotic in action with FC Porto's Joao Mario on January 7, 2023
Preview: SC Farense vs. Casa Pia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between SC Farense and Casa Pia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 10, 14:19
Benfica's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their third goal on March 7, 2023
Benfica 'expecting Manchester United to pay Goncalo Ramos release clause'
Benfica president Rui Costa believes that Manchester United are willing to pay the release clause in Goncalo Ramos's contract, according to a report.
Jul 1, 10:57
Inter Milan's Marco Materazzi and AC Milan's Rui Costa look on as supporters throw flares onto the pitch during their Champions League quarter-final second leg on April 12, 2005
Champions League: AC Milan vs. Inter Milan head-to-head record
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final between AC Milan and Inter Milan, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two clubs.
May 8, 14:39
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their second goal on November 26, 2022
Chelsea submit fresh £105.6m bid for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez?
Chelsea reportedly submit a fresh €120m (£105.6m) bid for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez as they attempt to complete a transfer before the January transfer window closes.
Jan 30, 19:42
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their second goal on November 26, 2022
Chelsea 'still hopeful of pushing through Enzo Fernandez deal this month'
Chelsea are reportedly still hopeful of signing Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.
Jan 30, 00:03
Benfica's Enzo Fernandez pictured on August 5, 2022
Enzo Fernandez 'tells Benfica he wants Chelsea move'
Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez reportedly tells Benfica that he wants to join Chelsea, as the Portuguese club hold out for his release clause to be met in full.
Jan 6, 20:03
Benfica's Enzo Fernandez pictured on August 5, 2022
Chelsea 'offer £87m plus three players for Enzo Fernandez'
Chelsea allegedly fail with a proposal of £87m plus three players to sign Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
Jan 5, 13:04
Benfica's Enzo Fernandez pictured on August 5, 2022
Benfica president 'ready to sell Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea'
Benfica president Rui Costa reportedly decides that selling Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea is now the only way to resolve the ongoing transfer saga.
Jan 4, 09:58
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates after setting up their second goal on December 18, 2022
Chelsea to move for Alexis Mac Allister if Enzo Fernandez bid fails?
Chelsea will reportedly consider a move for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister if they fail in their pursuit of Benfica's Enzo Fernandez.
Dec 31, 12:30
Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring for Benfica on August 5, 2022
Benfica's Enzo Fernandez 'agrees to join Chelsea'
Chelsea reportedly reach an agreement on personal terms with Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, but the Portuguese club are refusing to sell for less than £106m.
Dec 31, 08:23
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag pictured on September 8, 2022
Manchester United 'want Benfica teenager Cher Ndour'
Benfica teenager Cher Ndour emerges as a transfer target for Manchester United, according to a report.
Dec 30, 09:57
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their second goal on November 26, 2022
Benfica president confirms Enzo Fernandez price tag
Benfica president Rui Costa confirms that the Eagles would be willing to sell much-coveted midfielder Enzo Fernandez in January a fee of €120m (£106.2m).
Dec 29, 18:48
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates with Bernardo Silva after scoring their first goal on December 6, 2022
Manchester United 'to enquire about Benfica's Goncalo Ramos in January'
Manchester United are reportedly set to enquire about the availability of Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos, as they look to strengthen their forward line.
Dec 15, 00:20
Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring for Benfica on September 18, 2022
Benfica send Manchester United Goncalo Ramos transfer warning
Benfica president Rui Costa says that Goncalo Ramos will not be leaving the club in January unless his buy-out clause is met.
Dec 11, 11:19
Sporting Lisbon's Arthur Gomes celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on September 13, 2022
Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs. SC Farense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Taca da Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and SC Farense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 09:42
Darwin Nunez in Liverpool training on September 12, 2022
Benfica president Rui Costa: 'Darwin Nunez sale to Liverpool fully justified'
Benfica club president Rui Costa claims that the sale of Darwin Nunez to Liverpool in the summer was "fully justified".
Sep 13, 00:10
Santa Clara's Mohammad Mohebbi celebrates scoring their first goal with Rui Costa on February 12, 2022
Preview: Boavista vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Boavista and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 13, 07:27
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Bruno Lage before the match on March 13, 2022
Benfica open to reunion with Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Bruno Lage?
Benfica reportedly remain open to trying to secure a reunion with Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Bruno Lage.
Apr 11, 16:28
Santa Clara's Mohammad Mohebbi celebrates scoring their first goal with Rui Costa on February 12, 2022
Preview: Santa Clara vs. Belenenses - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Santa Clara and Belenenses, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 17, 21:34
Famalicao's Riccieli celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on January 23, 2022
Preview: Famalicao vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Famalicao and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 10, 23:28
Gil Vicente's Samuel Lino in action in December 2020
Preview: Gil Vicente vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Gil Vicente and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 4, 08:11
Moreirense's Yan in action on January 15, 2022
Preview: Moreirense vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Moreirense and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 20, 23:52
Pako Ayestaran, now in charge of Tondela, pictured in 2016
Preview: Tondela vs. Vizela - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Tondela and Vizela, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 20, 22:56
Pako Ayestaran, now in charge of Tondela, pictured in 2016
Preview: Santa Clara vs. Tondela - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Santa Clara and Tondela, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 15, 01:16
A general shot of Marcus Edwards celebrating with teammates for Vitoria de Guimaraes in June 2020
Preview: Gil Vicente vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Primeira Liga clash between Gil Vicente and Vitoria de Guimaraes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 8, 22:11
World Cup general image football
Preview: Pacos de Ferreira vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Primeira Liga clash between Pacos de Ferreira and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 28, 23:22
World Cup general image football
Preview: Belenenses vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Belenenses and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 30, 00:42
Benfica's Pizzi celebrates with teammates on May 15, 2021
Preview: Benfica vs. Portimonense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and Portimonense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 2, 00:34
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