João Pinheiro takes charge of FC Porto v FC Arouca at the Dragão

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·18 August 2026

João Pinheiro takes charge of FC Porto v FC Arouca at the Dragão

João Pinheiro was the referee chosen by the Refereeing Council of the Portuguese Football Federation to officiate the match between FC Porto and FC Arouca, scheduled for Sunday at 8:30 p.m. at the Estádio do Dragão. The match, which will be broadcast on Sport TV, is part of the third round of the league.

The referee from the Braga Football Association will have Luciano Maia and Hugo Marques as assistants, while João Afonso will serve as the fourth official. Manuel Mota will be in charge of VAR, with João Bessa Silva as his assistant.