Varandas hits out: Sporting boss accuses Rui Costa of using script (video) | OneFootball

Frederico Varandas had the opportunity to respond to the latest statements from Benfica. In recent days, Rui Costa's management has released a series of accusations regarding various refereeing decisions in the recent matches of the lions, accusing the referees of double standards, which finally received a response from the President of Sporting.

"We understand the sensitive moment Benfica is going through during its electoral period and we respect that, but there are limits, and it comes to a point where we need to set things straight," began the head of the Alvalade Club.

Next, Frederico Varandas states that this stance from Benfica is not new: "The rhetoric that's been going on for months is becoming too much, and repeating a lie a thousand times doesn't make it true. I will restore the truth a thousand times. We are talking about facts."

"I'll give an example the other way around: Estrela da Amadora-Benfica, penalty. AFS-Benfica, penalty as well, how was the contact? We can talk about Gil Vicente, contact in the 98th minute in the area, there football is for men and not for boys. Alverca-Benfica, Ríos, second yellow card? If I wanted to use the script, the modus operandi would be very easy," he added.

In conclusion, Frederico Varandas states that this stance from the rival is due to the fear of Sporting's possible third consecutive championship, something that could seriously disturb their main rivals: "This year I told my players that the back-to-back championship was a slight upheaval for Portuguese football, something unseen in 70 years. This shook many things. If the third consecutive championship happens, it will be an earthquake for Portuguese football. It's an earthquake. This scares many people, and I know there will be a lot of pressure, a lot of noise to prevent it from happening."

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