Mauro Xavier says some supporters bring shame on Benfica | OneFootball

Mauro Xavier reacted to the punishment imposed on Benfica following the behavior of some supporters, arguing for tougher action to prevent the club from continuing to be penalized for acts committed by a minority.

The executive and well-known Benfica member spoke out on social media after Benfica was sentenced to play one match behind closed doors and to pay a fine of 150,000 euros by the Authority for the Prevention and Combat of Violence in Sport (APCVD). The decision was confirmed this Thursday by the Court of Appeal, thus exhausting all possibilities for appeal on the part of the club from Luz.

“This behavior comes at a high cost. It has already prevented our supporters from backing Benfica in European competitions and accounts for more than 1 million euros in fines paid by the club in recent years. The punishment exists, but it is never applied to the real culprits. It is up to the Board to acknowledge this problem and solve it. To do that, all it takes is willingness. There is no shortage of means to identify those who hide in the crowd while bringing shame on Benfica,” wrote the executive.

In his post, Mauro Xavier said that this behavior “is not Benfica” and argued that the board led by Rui Costa must act more firmly, identifying and removing those responsible for the incidents.

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