Varandas: Sporting to lodge complaint against Porto | OneFootball

This Tuesday, November 4th, Sporting released a statement on their official channels, in which they condemn attempts to "condition, influence, or pressure referees or other sports agents", following Fábio Veríssimo's accusation about Porto's pressure during the match against Braga last Sunday.

In the same note, published on the Club's website, Sporting recalls Pinto da Costa stating that "he will not accept a return to behind-the-scenes football and pressures, nor the disguising of old practices with a new institutional appearance," as it can be read. The statement also announces that the Lions' Management will "file a disciplinary complaint with the Disciplinary Council to ascertain the truth and all those responsible": "Sporting demands that the competent entities act relentlessly."

"Sporting Clube de Portugal considers absolutely unacceptable any attempt, direct or indirect, to condition, influence, or pressure referees or other sports agents. Situations of this nature tarnish the credibility of the competitions and are a clear setback in Portuguese football.

In light of the news of facts of this gravity, which may constitute a disciplinary offense punishable by disqualification or defeat under the regulations, Sporting demands that the competent entities act relentlessly, determining all responsibilities and applying the necessary sanctions, without exceptions or leniency, already announcing that it will also file a disciplinary complaint with the Disciplinary Council to ascertain the truth and all those responsible.

Sporting will not accept a return to behind-the-scenes football and pressures, nor the disguising of old practices with a new institutional appearance."

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.