Villas-Boas on Luís Godinho: “His Porto record is well known” | OneFootball

On the sidelines of an event at Estádio do Dragão – where the World Cup trophy is currently on display – André Villas-Boas commented on the appointment of Luís Godinho for Monday’s derby between FC Porto and Sporting.

The Dragons' leader recalled the referee’s history with the club and criticized the Refereeing Council of the Portuguese Football Federation. “I can only point out Luís Godinho’s statistics with FC Porto, they are clear. However, I must also acknowledge the excellent performances he has had this season in FC Porto matches. Starting with the Tondela game, the other one [Nacional] was marked by poor decisions, with the Refereeing Council reprimanding the referee. Apart from that, the record and historical background are well known. It was a nomination by the Refereeing Council. We have already taken a stance regarding the Refereeing Council, regarding the lack of trust we have in it. I can’t elaborate much more than what I have been saying. Fortunately for the referees, public interventions have ended and it seems we have found a certain greater well-being and tranquility regarding the referees, who can carry out their role without the noise that was being created by the Refereeing Council, its president, and the national technical director of refereeing,” he said.

André Villas-Boas also explained that the Dragons will file an appeal after learning of the two-match ban imposed on William Gomes following his sending off in Rio Maior, against Casa Pia.

“We will appeal, because we had a very similar incident, in our view completely identical, with a Gil Vicente player and Thiago Silva, which resulted in a one-match suspension for the Gil player. Without wanting to downplay the injuries suffered by the Casa Pia player, Thiago Silva’s could have had the same impact. We are awaiting the punishment to be applied in due course,” AVB concluded.

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