André Villas-Boas targeted by Benfica stalwart: Trying to shift the focus | OneFootball

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·6 November 2025

André Villas-Boas targeted by Benfica stalwart: Trying to shift the focus

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André Villas-Boas, president of Porto, was targeted by a key figure from the Reds. After the controversy involving Fábio Veríssimo, the leader of the Dragons – who targeted his counterpart from Glorioso – received a response from Rui Costa. In statements to the press, the Benfica official considered the words of the Porto president to be serious.

In statements made today, November 6, and reported by CNN Portugal, Rui Costa responded to the comments made by André Villas-Boas, who, in an ironic tone, warned that the Reds’ members should be more concerned about the fact that their President is ‘in Sporting’s pocket’.


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What happened at the Dragão is far too serious,” began the Eagles’ top official, in response to the accusations made by Fábio Veríssimo. According to the Portuguese referee, what is at stake is an attempt by Porto to coerce his work during the halftime of the match between Porto and Braga.

However, the leader of the Benfiquista universe did not stop there and considered the words of his blue and white counterpart to be serious: “Just like the statements from André Villas-Boas. He’s trying to create noise in other houses to divert attention.”

The president of the Invicta club is seeking to create some instability around Rui Costa, at a time when Rui Costa .

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.

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