Rui Costa targeted in fresh Porto attack | OneFootball

Rui Costa was once again targeted by the President of Porto. André Villas-Boas criticized the Benfica statement regarding Fábio Veríssimo’s complaints about the match between the blue and white emblem and Braga, in the last round of the national championship.

"FC Porto was the last to be informed about this report. It is a simple report and we will assist the competent authorities in their assessment. We will also conduct our own internal investigation regarding the facts and, from there, take the appropriate consequences as well," Villas-Boas began by explaining to the media as the team departed for the Netherlands, where they will play another Europa League match.

The President of Porto then focused on the Club of Luz: "I cannot help but note the irony and hypocrisy of Benfica’s statements, considering their current record of situations and incidents not only at Estádio da Luz but also elsewhere. But Benfica is in campaign mode…"

"I understand that both candidates want to battle it out by insulting FC Porto, but we have nothing to do with Benfica’s elections. I recommend that both of them worry more about their rival from the 2nd Circular, because Sporting has had the president of Benfica in its pocket for a long time and I think that’s what they should be concerned about, not FC Porto," added André Villas-Boas, in yet another attack on the candidates for the Eagles’ presidency.

Finally, Villas-Boas commented on Porto’s statement regarding another match involving Fábio Veríssimo: "This refers to an incident in Arouca, which we regret, and we will file our proper complaint with the Disciplinary Council. We intend to do so because we saw confirmation of these acts in the match against Sp. Braga. We will act accordingly."

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