Benfica demand Porto face punishment | OneFootball

Benfica announced this Friday, March 20th, a statement indicating that it has requested clarifications from the Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation regarding the lack of decisions in the so-called “email case.” In the same text, the Eagles ask for clarification on “what the consequences and sporting sanctions to be applied” to Porto are, as the last Classic had consequences for the Eagles.

The Club recalls the events, stating that “between April 2017 and February 2018, FC Porto SAD, through its then communication director, used the club's official channels to repeatedly and publicly disclose content obtained illicitly.” It further adds that “serious accusations of corruption, manipulation of referees, and adulteration of sporting truth” were made.

In the same statement, Benfica emphasizes that “such conduct was carried out in the exercise of duties, with the knowledge, validation, and public support of the Porto SAD administration”, dismissing the idea of isolated acts and pointing to a concerted action by the Porto structure.

The Eagles also remind that the process was initiated in the Disciplinary Council at the end of 2017, but so far, has not seen any developments. In this sense, they consider that “there are no more facts to be ascertained or analyzed at this time,” given that the judicial decision has already become final.

Finally, Benfica reinforces the need for an urgent stance, arguing that “it is imperative and urgent that the Disciplinary Council clarifies, unequivocally and without further delay,” what sanctions will be applied to Porto, considering “the seriousness of the facts confirmed and proven in court.”

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