António Tavares on members' meeting: “Unlike anything before…” | OneFootball

António Tavares, president of the General Assembly of FC Porto, spoke to journalists as he left the Dragão Arena about the outcome of the club's general meeting held this Saturday, which concluded with the confirmation of the expulsion sanction of Sandra Madureira from her membership status.

“The assessment regarding the participation of people in the General Assembly and its dynamics was extremely positive, all members contributed to the debate and discussion. In the first part, about the report and accounts, they questioned president André Villas-Boas and received clarifications. Then there was a very complex, very difficult moment that no one really wanted, which was the confirmation of the decisions of the Fiscal and Disciplinary Council. Regarding two members who were not present, the normal procedure will now follow, unless they provide some justification to the General Assembly. Regarding member Sandra, the General Assembly experienced a moment of great emotion, great debate as well, there are always difficult moments,” stated the leader.

“I commend Sandra's position, with great dignity in the way she faced the General Assembly and who also had the proper understanding from the members. The situation was what it was, now we must move forward, at a time when the club needs unity and solidarity. There are no perpetual penalties, we don't know what tomorrow will bring,” added António Tavares.

“The process, unfortunately, is not yet closed, because, regarding member Fernando Madureira, his process was not discussed, we will wait patiently. Those who love FC Porto know that it is important not to create difficulties for FC Porto, we win games on the field and also show the country off the field that we are responsible and attentive people. I have no doubt that the General Assembly showed the difficulties that a process of this nature brings, it is undeniable and the result reflects that. But we must move forward, the members set a great example of dignity, understanding, and civic attitude,” also noted the leader of the General Assembly, hoping that the atmosphere does not become tense around the club after this outcome.

“I hope not. I had a conversation with member Sandra Madureira and I think there are conditions for, when the dust settles, all this to be just a memory, and things can move in another direction. We cannot believe that everything will be a bed of roses, but I believe in the great dignity of people and the understanding of all those who want the best for FC Porto. Many members said that the expulsion penalty should not be confirmed, others did not share the same opinion,” he said.

“Winning on the field and without third-party help”

“The summary goes in the direction of the example that the General Assembly set, an example of behavior and attitude, it was completely different from what has happened in the past, I believe it will always be like this. Personally, I will strive to ensure it can always be like this and that less good periods of unity can be replaced by good periods, and they come with victories and results, that's what we have to do. Those on the field need to feel that support and cannot be distracted by side and subjective issues. We must focus on winning against our rivals, winning on the field and without third-party help,” he stated.

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