Sporting files disciplinary complaint against Porto player | OneFootball

Sporting will move forward with a disciplinary complaint against Alberto Costa following the incidents recorded in the match between Porto and Famalicão. At issue is an alleged spit by the full-back at Sorriso, in an incident that has sparked major controversy.

The Alvalade club chose not to make any statements about the refereeing of the match, which ended in a 2-2 draw, but decided to act behind the scenes. Without any official comments, the Sporting officials chose to formally file a complaint, showing their displeasure with what happened and seeking disciplinary action.

The episode comes in the wake of other similar cases involving the two rivals, namely when Porto filed complaints against Morten Hjulmand and Luis Suárez in previous matches. Now, it is the Lisbon club following the same path.

The incident allegedly involved spitting in Sorriso’s direction, something he himself confirmed. Alberto Costa, however, denied any such intention, assuring that he would not be capable of such behavior, leaving the case now in the hands of the disciplinary bodies.

Furthermore, Sérgio Guelho’s performance in the match corresponding to the 28th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic also came under criticism from specialists. Both Jorge Faustino and Marco Ferreira gave the refereeing team a rating of 2 (Read HERE).

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