Tânia Laranjo shares Proença text on “talks” with Porto for Benfica game | OneFootball

FC Porto reportedly acknowledged having been in contact with Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation, after the announcement of Fábio Veríssimo’s appointment for the match against Benfica in the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals.

The matter was discussed on CMTV’s program «Pé em Riste», where Tânia Laranjo revealed the contents of a message attributed to Pedro Proença. According to the information shared, the conversations between Porto officials and the FPF took place after the referee’s appointment had become public.

FC Porto, chaired by André Villas-Boas, expressed dissatisfaction with the choice of Fábio Veríssimo for the January clássico. The club’s position was reportedly conveyed through an official letter sent to the FPF president’s office, in addition to the statement released publicly.

The message attributed to Pedro Proença confirms the contacts, but does not clarify whether there was any pressure on the Refereeing Council to change the appointment. The known explanation points to conversations held after the decision had been announced.

The FC Porto-Benfica Portuguese Cup match thus became linked to Porto’s objections regarding the refereeing team chosen for the quarter-finals.

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