‘Fábio Veríssimo case’: Braga call for “exemplary action” against Porto | OneFootball

Sporting de Braga released a statement on their official platforms early Tuesday afternoon, expressing concern over the alleged "attempts of pressure" by FC Porto on Fábio Veríssimo during the match between the two teams last Sunday, which ended in a 2-1 defeat.

The club announced that, in light of the publicized news, the president, António Salvador, "sent formal letters to the Presidents of the Portuguese Football Federation, the Referees' Council, and Liga Portugal, requesting answers about the reported facts and the actions needed to defend the refereeing sector and the integrity of the competitions."

"A response timeline was given to these officials, with Sporting de Braga considering it important that their public stance be properly supported and that the responsible entities have the opportunity to conduct and lead the necessary reaction to such significant facts," it reads.

"In the absence of further clarifications beyond the response sent by Liga Portugal, which refers to the disciplinary bodies of the FPF, Sporting de Braga will analyze the referee's report and the delegates' report, confident that they will lead to the opening of inquiry and disciplinary processes, which are expected to be as swift as possible and ensure, relentlessly, the necessary punishments," it continues.

"Sporting de Braga demands exemplary action from sports justice, but without prejudice to the independence required for its normal functioning, it is also up to the top officials of the FPF and the League to ensure a climate of confidence for the present and the future," it concludes.

In conclusion, the Arsenalistas demand "firm and immediate responses, under penalty of these agents being co-responsible for the foreseeable escalation if nothing is done," as well as that the defense of the competitions' credibility be an absolute and non-negotiable imperative for those responsible for overseeing them, especially at the current moment."

"As mentioned in the statement from October 6, Sporting de Braga reiterates its absolute confidence in the refereeing sector. Therefore, it is even more urgent that the defense of the referees' framework be effective and uncompromising. The protection of referees is absolutely essential for safeguarding the competitions and sports truth and for the best performance of all agents," it concludes.

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