Rui Costa fires back: Benfica boss tells Varandas to look closer | OneFootball

Asked about Varandas' latest statements, Rui Costa did not remain silent and the President of Benfica responded to the rival.

One of the topics that has been making headlines is the words chosen by Frederico Varandas, president of Sporting, where he accuses his Benfica counterpart, Rui Costa, of 'toxic communication'. In response to the official, the Benfica leader reiterated that he has nothing to say and that the focus is on Portuguese football.

In an exclusive interview with the NOW channel, the top leader of the Eagles was confronted with Varandas' statements and said the following: "The President of Benfica does not have to respond to the president of Sporting, he has to look at Portuguese football and understand what is happening. That is what is being manifested. We had to hit the same note again".

Regarding the topic of statements, the leader of the Reds explained that he cannot remain indifferent to what has been happening: "It is not our way of being, and I am often criticized for talking less about refereeing than the Benfica fans would like me to. Things are quite visible".

At a time when the president of Sporting has been criticized, Rui Costa preferred to emphasize what he wants to see happen: "I want a healthier Portuguese football, I don't want Benfica to be stepped on. And at this moment I feel that. And that is the alarm we are causing in Portuguese football".

"Benfica wants Portuguese football to improve, for the game to be played by the 22 players plus those who come onto the field. Let them be the ones to decide the games, no one else", Rui Costa added in an interview with the NOW channel, regarding Frederico Varandas' statements.

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