Refereeing at Sporting? Rui Borges takes a swipe at Porto and Benfica | OneFootball

Rui Borges held a press conference this Monday, January 5th, to preview the Sporting - Vitória de Guimarães match for the Allianz Cup. The coach of the lions was once again questioned about refereeing, considering the game against Gil Vicente, and his response included a jab regarding the difference in treatment of journalists compared to the coaches of Porto and Benfica.

"I will not talk about refereeing. No matter how much others might talk, I try to distance myself as much as possible. Everyone makes mistakes. Players, coaches, referees... It's part of the game. I'm one of those who always believes in the good side of things. I hope, and I repeat, that the noise doesn't make itself felt and that Portuguese football, our championship, is more valued. More than any noise that might influence players, coaches, or referees. I won't go on much longer," he began to respond.

"Incidents? I've noticed something different. I've seen that only I am asked at the end of the games if I saw the doubtful plays. But within that... It's about focusing on what we control. On our game. Sometimes better, sometimes not as well, but that we are competent to continue our path," Rui Borges stated.

It is worth remembering that, to reach this stage of the competition, Rui Borges's team eliminated Alverca, with a home victory, by 5-1. Geovany Quenda (21' and 58'), Salvador Blopa (30' and 70'), and Fotis Ioannidis (81') were the goal scorers for Sporting.

The green and white team will return to the field next Tuesday, January 6th, against Vitória de Guimarães. The match, counting for the semi-final of the League Cup, against the team led by Luís Pinto, will be played at 8:00 PM, at the Dr. Magalhães Pessoa Stadium, in Leiria.

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