Dragão closed: obscene gesture at Benfica bench could bring 2-year ban | OneFootball

Porto - Benfica ended with a 3-1 win for the Dragons, but the controversy did not stop at the result. The classic was marked by several incidents on and off the pitch, some of which could now reach the disciplinary bodies of Liga Portugal and result in sanctions for those responsible.

The case that has generated the most discussion involves Jardel, Porto’s kit manager, who, during the celebrations for the Dragons’ second goal, scored by Victor Froholdt, made an obscene gesture towards Benfica’s bench. According to Article 136 of Liga Portugal’s Disciplinary Regulations, this type of behavior may result in a suspension of between one month and two years, as well as a fine of between 65 and 375 UC (one UC corresponds to 102 euros).

The regulatory basis refers to Article 112, which provides for punishments for sporting agents who use "injurious, defamatory or coarse expressions, drawings, writings or gestures" directed, among others, at clubs and other sporting agents. Jardel’s gesture falls under this provision and could therefore lead to disciplinary proceedings with individual consequences for the Porto staff member.

But Jardel is not the only case that could have consequences. The songs played over the Estádio do Dragão sound system at the end of the match, considered provocative by many Benfica fans, are also covered by the Disciplinary Regulations. Article 117 states that, if it is proven that the sound system was used to denigrate or insult the visiting club or its supporters, Porto may be punished with a stadium ban of between one and three matches, in addition to a fine of between 50 and 100 UC. There is also a precedent from 2018, when Benfica was fined 765 euros over a situation involving music played over the sound system at the Luz.

. Although no facts considered serious were recorded, the incident may fall under Article 187 of Liga Portugal’s Disciplinary Regulations, relating to "improper conduct by the public", for which a fine is предусмотрено.

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