Sporting-Porto feud goes on; player who abused Varandas faces up to... | OneFootball

The insult aimed at Frederico Varandas during Porto’s title celebrations continues to spark discussion and could even lead to disciplinary developments in the coming days, in a situation that is being closely examined by the Portuguese Football Federation’s Disciplinary Board. The suspension could be up to four matches.

The body therefore has the authority to move forward with an inquiry, even in the absence of any formal complaint from Sporting, and may act solely on the basis of the footage and facts that have been made public.

The episode took place near the end of the celebrations, when a player, not yet officially identified, but with suspicion falling on Pepê, allegedly made an insult while holding the microphone, in a moment captured by television cameras.

The footage shows the moment immediately before the controversial expression, and is being considered relevant evidence for a possible investigation, similar to other cases previously examined by the same disciplinary body.

If proceedings are opened and it is possible to identify the author of the insult, the punishment could have a direct impact at the start of next season, including participation in the Super Cup, where the Lions will be present if they win the Portuguese Cup.

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