Porto accuse Sporting of “twisted facts, lies and conspiracies" | OneFootball

Porto responded to the statement released by Sporting following the controversies that marked the aftermath of the Clássico, considering that the position of the Lions is based on “distorted facts, falsehoods, conspiracy theories, and an evident inferiority complex.”

In a note published on its official website, the blue and white club assures that “it complied with all the regulatory requirements and procedures proposed by the League, cooperating, as always, with the competent authorities.” In the same communication, the Dragons also emphasize that “for this reason, the club is perfectly comfortable with any involvement or investigation by the Disciplinary Council, to whom it will provide all the clarifications they deem necessary.”

Sporting’s statement pointed to alleged situations that occurred both in the stands—particularly in the section designated for visiting fans, with reference to the placement of sound speakers in areas covered by curtains—as well as on the pitch and in technical areas, including the visiting team’s locker room and access to the respective zones.

These accusations prompted a response from the club led by André Villas-Boas, who made direct criticisms of their rival: “At FC Porto, we understand that greatness and history can be unsettling. Not everyone deals well with a track record that isn’t written in statements, nor with an identity that isn’t built under the guise of false moral superiority and convenient hypocrisy, so often repeated until it seems true. FC Porto will continue to defend sporting truth with the calm of those who don’t need to shout to exist, and with the firmness of those who do not confuse statements with reality.”

Read the full statement below:

“Regarding the allegations by Sporting CP

FC Porto has taken note of the statement released today by Sporting CP, in which they announce their intention to submit a disciplinary complaint to the FPF Disciplinary Council regarding yesterday’s match, making an extensive list of allegations about ‘incidents’ and the context of the event, based on distorted facts, falsehoods, conspiracy theories, and an evident inferiority complex.

FC Porto informs that it complied with all the regulatory requirements and procedures proposed by the League, cooperating, as always, with the competent authorities. Therefore, the Club is perfectly comfortable with any involvement or investigation by the Disciplinary Council, to whom it will provide all the clarifications they deem necessary.

At FC Porto, we understand that greatness and history can be unsettling. Not everyone deals well with a track record that isn’t written in statements, nor with an identity that isn’t built under the guise of false moral superiority and convenient hypocrisy, so often repeated until it seems true.

FC Porto will continue to defend sporting truth with the calm of those who don’t need to shout to exist, and with the firmness of those who do not confuse statements with reality.”

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