With Benfica in the mix, CD make key call on Alan Varela | OneFootball

Practically 15 days after the Clássico, which ended scoreless between Benfica and Porto, further developments are already known regarding the disciplinary chapter. During the day yesterday, October 17, the Portuguese Football Federation revealed that Alan Varela is under investigation.

According to documents accessed by the newspaper Record, the Disciplinary Board, the FPF body responsible for disciplinary regulations, proceeded with the complaint that Benfica filed against the midfielder, following his behavior during the match on October 5.

As stated in the ruling issued by the Disciplinary Board, the case arises from the submission of a ‘disciplinary report’ by the Club of Light, which took place last Monday, October 13. In the same document, the institution writes the following: “The case was sent, on October 17, to the Instructors’ Committee of Liga Portugal.”

On the other hand, this is not the only case involving the two rivals. Already last week, the Disciplinary Board opened three disciplinary proceedings. One against Porto, for statements regarding the refereeing of the Clássico. Another against André Villas-Boas, following a complaint by Sporting. The third was against Vangelis Pavlidis, with the Dragons alleging an assault by the Greek on Gabri Veiga.

It is worth recalling that, at the start of this week, Alan Varela gave an interview in which he spoke about the Clássico. Among the topics discussed was the complaint filed by Benfica. On that subject, the Argentine preferred to remain silent, stating that he had nothing to gain by commenting on the situation.

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