FC Porto in futsal's 3rd tier: clubs hit out at FPF, threaten boycott

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·31 May 2026

FC Porto in futsal's 3rd tier: clubs hit out at FPF, threaten boycott

FC Porto’s entry into senior futsal is generating some controversy due to the possibility of starting in the 3rd Division rather than in the district tiers. “In futsal, it’s step by step, with a responsibility toward player development. We expect the proper guidance from the FPF regarding the possibility of FC Porto taking advantage of a regulatory change to reach the 3rd Division. If that is not the case, then in the other divisions,” said André Villas-Boas last Wednesday, in remarks that have sparked a negative reaction from several teams, especially those competing in the 3rd Division, though not only them.

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