Nothing to hide, FC Porto alerted PSP and federation over smells | OneFootball

FC Porto categorically denied the allegations about alleged “strong odors” in the visitors’ changing room at Dragão Arena before the handball match against Sporting.

Given the seriousness of the situation, the club said it immediately contacted the Portuguese Handball Federation, the body to which it categorically denied the alleged facts. At the same time, the Public Security Police were also called in to inspect the visitors’ changing room on site and firsthand, with the aim of confirming the absence of any irregularity.

The case arose before the handball clássico between FC Porto and Sporting, played this Saturday at Dragão Arena, and sparked controversy over the conditions of the area designated for the visiting team.

In addition, FC Porto expressed full willingness, subject to authorization from the Portuguese Handball Federation, to allow duly accredited media outlets access to the facilities. The intention is to enable a direct and independent verification of the conditions at the venue.

In its official response, the Dragons described the accusations as serious, abusive, and unfounded, absolutely rejecting any responsibility for the alleged incidents said to have occurred in the changing room assigned to Sporting.

The matter is now expected to proceed through the appropriate authorities, at a time when FC Porto maintains that there were no irregularities in the conditions provided at Dragão Arena.

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