Villas-Boas eyes Benfica v Sporting derby: 3 points each | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas once again criticized the Lisbon rivals. This time, the Porto president shared his opinion on the League’s parameters regarding the rest days that will be granted to Sporting and, in an ironic tone, emphasized that the derby between the lions and Benfica will “benefit” both teams.

"All normal, the reader might say, were it not for the fact that Sporting managed to convince those present to grant two additional days of rest beforehand — they play on Saturday, December 13, on Thursday, December 18, for the Cup, and then get another additional day of rest afterwards, as they only play again on Tuesday, December 23," began the Dragons’ president, targeting the Alvalade club.

"A way of operating where the same club is always harmed and where the holy alliances are shamelessly revealed. We might even see the Lisbon derby end with 3 points for each team," added André Villas-Boas, regarding the match between the eagles and the lions on December 5.

"It is for reasons like these that Porto’s work, dedication, and effort always have to be superior to the others and, in that regard, our team has been tireless: we completed a winning streak in November and are already fully focused on the crucial cycle in December," said the Dragons’ president — who was met with a response from Rui Costa.

the implementation of professionalization in this sector and greater consistency in applying meritocracy criteria in appointments for matches of higher complexity," he added, in conclusion.

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