Financial crisis at FC Porto de Macau puts future in doubt | OneFootball

The FC Porto House in Macau is facing a financial and operational crisis that threatens its continuity, reveals a letter addressed to members by the management.

In the letter, the head of the Casa do Futebol Clube do Porto de Macau – China, Diana Massada, states that the club is experiencing “serious financial and operational difficulties,” a situation that recently led to an eviction process from its premises and the accumulation of various debts.

Massada recalls that, over eight years, the current management has dedicated time and personal resources to overcome difficult episodes and keep the club running, but admits that “the situation has become particularly difficult” in the past year and a half.

Among the problems highlighted are the regular non-payment of membership fees – only about ten out of more than a hundred members are up to date with their dues – the lack of sponsors, structural problems at the rented headquarters, and difficulties in running the canteen, which was supposed to be one of the main sources of revenue.

The president also emphasizes that active participation from members has been limited, which has restricted the ability to create projects and overcome challenging periods.

In the letter, the management calls on members to bring their dues up to date, identify potential sponsors, and get involved in initiatives such as the Football School or youth volleyball.

One of the immediate measures mentioned is to remove and sell items from the old headquarters to settle small debts.

“The club is going through a difficult time, but it still represents many years of dedication, fellowship, sporting activity, and community spirit,” wrote Diana Massada, appealing to the members’ “collective will” to ensure the continuity of the FC Porto House in Macau.

Founded in 2006, FC Porto de Macau quickly rose to the territory’s First Division, even finishing as runners-up. The club’s last appearance in the top tier was in 2012, when financial problems pushed the team down to the lowest division.

The FC Porto de Macau senior eleven-a-side football team was relegated last season from the third to the fourth division, two seasons after being promoted, having recorded 10 losses, one draw, and no wins.

The three major Portuguese football clubs maintain counterpart clubs in Macau: Casa do Benfica de Macau – holder of six championships – is in the local first league, while Sporting de Macau currently competes in the second division.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.