Villas-Boas to launch inquiry, file complaint against Veríssimo | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas commented this Wednesday on the alleged attempt at pressure mentioned by Fábio Veríssimo in the report of the match between FC Porto and SC Braga last Sunday, and assured that the Dragons will "assist the competent authorities in their assessment."

"FC Porto was the last to be informed regarding this report, which is straightforward. We will assist the competent authorities in their assessment. FC Porto will conduct its own internal investigation regarding the facts and will take the appropriate measures," stated the blue and white leader, speaking to journalists at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport before the Porto delegation's departure for the Netherlands, where, this Thursday, the Dragons will face Utrecht.

Regarding the alleged threats made by Fábio Veríssimo during FC Porto's match in Arouca, the club president confirmed the position expressed in the statement released on Tuesday. "It concerns an incident in Arouca, which is regrettable and for which we will file the appropriate complaint with the Disciplinary Council. That is our intention, and we saw confirmation of these actions in the match against SC Braga," Villas-Boas added.

According to the Dragons, the issue involves alleged threats from Veríssimo to FC Porto officials. "After the last Arouca-FC Porto match, and in front of several witnesses, the referee in question threatened club officials with expulsions and other forms of intimidation, threats which, in FC Porto's view, were carried out in last Sunday's match," the Dragons revealed in a statement. In the match against the Arsenalistas, Henrique Monteiro, executive manager and match delegate, was shown a red card in the first half.

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