Arouca-FC Porto could move to another ground: “This home follows the rules” | OneFootball

The match between Nacional and FC Porto was at risk of not taking place, but the problem was eventually resolved, said Reinaldo Teixeira.

On the sidelines of the Liga Portugal Awards gala, the president of the League explained that a solution is being sought for the match between Arouca and FC Porto, due to the lack of conditions caused by the coincidence with the Harvest Fair. Reinaldo Teixeira did not specify whether the match will be moved to another stadium.

“There was this difficulty, but with the collaboration of Nacional, FC Porto and TAP this problem has been overcome. I thank and acknowledge this collaboration in finding a solution for the good of football.”

About the clash between Arouca and FC Porto, he said:

“This house follows laws and rules. Safety is always a sensitive issue. We are finalizing details within the regulations and a decision will happen. The League has to make a decision in accordance with the rules of respect for safety, so that it is a great football match. We are finalizing the dates and other details, we believe that very soon there will be this definitive information.

The Arouca city council has been very present, there is this concern with safety, also by Civil Protection, by the GNR and, we, as the organizing entity, mediating these parties, will make the decision so that the game is disputed safely, respecting the regulations. You will know soon.

As for the possibility of taking place in another location, he added:

“It's possible. The regulations are clear. We are finalizing the security issues and, based on that, we will make a decision. We want there to be consensus between the two SAD’s, but the League has to make decisions based on the regulations.”

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