Arouca-FC Porto may move: “This ground follows the rules” | OneFootball

The game between Nacional and FC Porto was at risk of not taking place, but the issue was eventually resolved, stated 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 Festival. 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.”

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

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

The Arouca city council has been very involved, 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 played safely, respecting the regulations. You will know soon.

Regarding the possibility of it taking place in another location, he added:

“It is possible. The regulations are clear. We are finalizing the safety issues and, based on that, we will make a decision. We want there to be consensus between the two SADs, but it is up to the League to make decisions based on the regulations.”

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