Varandas: "Stealing towels and collecting balls only happens in Africa" | OneFootball

The president of Sporting, Frederico Varandas, criticized André Villas-Boas this Tuesday at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete, in response to the remarks made by the FC Porto leader published in the Dragões Diário newsletter.

Villas-Boas spoke of a "holy alliance" between Sporting and Benfica, but Varandas says this is just another "stream of nonsense" to "divert from what really matters."

"And what happened to Rui Silva's towels? They were stolen twice during the [Classic] game. From the moment FC Porto scored, all the ball boys collected the balls. This is no longer seen in peripheral Europe, only in Africa. The president of FC Porto is part of the UEFA Club Competitions Committee. You have to ask him if he also suggests the theft of balls there," he stated.

"Sporting pawns in refereeing? They insist on the lie. Reflection groups were established. The FPF invited the 84 delegates. Sporting registered, but FC Porto did too! I was taught from a young age that the best response to hate is love," Frederico Varandas also said.

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