Francesco Farioli reacts to refereeing row: “Referees’ job isn’t easy” | OneFootball

Given the recent controversies surrounding refereeing in Portuguese football, as well as the tense atmosphere involving Pedro Proença and the bodies that govern national football, FC Porto manager Francesco Farioli was asked about the matter by RTP Notícias. The Italian coach preferred not to fuel the controversy and stressed that he is fully focused on preparing for the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira final.

These were the statements made by Francesco Farioli:

“A lot was said about refereeing last season and a lot is happening now. I have to prepare for a final, so my attention is fully on that. I’ve just come out of a meeting where the changes to the laws of the game were explained to us.

Sometimes the rules themselves do not make life easier for referees; some of the adjustments are quite complicated. The referees’ job is not easy. I wish them good luck for the season and hope things go better.”

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