Estrela da Amadora v Sporting referee was once called incompetent | OneFootball

The Arbitration Council of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced this Wednesday, August 5, the refereeing team appointed for Matchday 1 of the Liga Portugal Betclic. João Gonçalves was chosen to officiate the match between Estrela da Amadora and Sporting.

The referee from the Porto Football Association was appointed as the main official for the clash and will be assisted by Pedro Ribeiro and Miguel Martins. João Afonso will be the fourth official, while Tiago Martins will serve as VAR. Cátia Tavares will be the AVAR.

João Gonçalves does not bring back good memories for the fans of the Alvalade club and has already been criticized by Rodrigo Roquette, who described the referee in question as the most "incompetent" figure in the Clássico between Sporting and Porto, which ended in a 2-1 victory for the Dragons on Matchday 4 of last season.

Sporting will take to the pitch next Saturday, August 9, against Estrela da Amadora. The match, valid for Matchday 1 of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against Pepa’s side, will be played in Reboleira at 8:30 p.m.

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