Pedro Proença digs at Varandas and Sporting: FPF with no fear | OneFootball

The controversy between Sporting and Porto once again came under the spotlight after the statements made by Frederico Varandas, who accused the League and the Portuguese Football Federation of not intervening in situations involving the so-called “big” clubs. The issue gained fresh momentum during the Portuguese Football Federation’s 112th anniversary gala, where Pedro Proença responded indirectly to the criticism.

In his opening speech, the FPF president assured that the body does not hesitate to act whenever it deems it necessary. “We have the courage to take the lead in the most important processes for our football, always respecting the principle of self-regulation, trusting the institutions, but without fearing intervention whenever we consider it necessary. At the right time and in the appropriate places. That is our role, and we will not shy away from it when our action is essential,” he stated.

The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Margarida Balseiro Lopes, was also present at the event, both at the inauguration of the FPF’s new facilities in Porto and at the gala dinner held at Alfândega. The minister had recently met with the presidents of Sporting and Porto, following the tensions between the two clubs.

Upon arriving at the dinner, the minister was approached by journalists, and it was expected that she would comment on the matter. However, Margarida Balseiro Lopes chose not to make any statements to the media, remaining silent on the situation involving the two clubs.

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