Ref from Dragão hidden-balls farce picked for Famalicão - Sporting | OneFootball

The Arbitration Council of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced this Wednesday, September 9, the refereeing team appointed for Matchday 5 of the Liga Portugal Betclic. Luís Godinho was chosen to officiate the match between Famalicão and Sporting.

The referee from the Évora Football Association was appointed as the main official for the clash and will be assisted by Pedro Martins and Gonçalo Freire. Ricardo Baixinho will be the fourth official, while Bruno Esteves will serve as VAR. André Campos will be the AVAR.

It is worth remembering that Luís Godinho officiated the Clássico in Matchday 21 of 2025/26, between Sporting and Porto, a game marked by several controversies. In addition to the disciplinary decisions, the referee’s report drew attention to the actions of the ball boys in the closing stages of the match, the lighting of pyrotechnics, and the gifting of Porto shirts to each member of the refereeing team.

As for the National Championship standings, Rui Borges’ side have 13 points and sit in second place. Porto (15) are in first place. Benfica, managed by Marco Silva, are fourth with 10 points (with one game in hand).

The Lions will return to the pitch next Sunday, September 13, against Famalicão. The match, valid for the fifth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team coached by Carlos Carvalhal, will be played at 8:30 p.m. in Minho.

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