Palhinha booed at Alvalade in Portugal 1-0 win, says he is unfazed | OneFootball

João Palhinha was booed on his return to Alvalade during Portugal’s 1-0 win over Wales. According to Glorioso 1904, the Benfica midfielder said the jeers did not alter how he views his time at Sporting or his approach.

Post-match, he referred to previous remarks that such reactions are common in Portuguese football and put them down to emotion. He noted João Mário, who also played for both rivals, faced a similar scenario.

He underlined he stayed at Sporting even after the attack on the club’s academy, during a troubled spell, and said more rational supporters would remember his professionalism.

Despite the switch, he maintained respect for the club where he made his name. He said he is very happy at Benfica, but his years at Sporting still carry special meaning.

On his current reception at Alvalade, he again distinguished between rational and irrational reactions. He argued some will simply see a Benfica player and boo, but he feels at ease with his record of commitment.

Palhinha has also drawn praise from Jaime Cancella de Abreu.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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