João Gabriel swipes at Benfica, cites ex-Porto example | OneFootball

In the past few hours, João Gabriel has once again criticized Benfica. Through a post, the former communications director of the Club of Light targeted the Eagles following recent incidents that took place during the Atlético Mineiro - Cruzeiro match, which involved the former Porto player, Hulk.

"Wanted: communications department. Preferably alive, although there are strong indications it died a long time ago", João Gabriel began, on his official LinkedIn account, weeks after commenting on the Prestianni case.

"In December 2009, SL Benfica won – and won well – against FC Porto at Luz. Back in the locker rooms, there were tense moments and two Porto players assaulted two sports assistants. One of those players, Hulk, was suspended for four months, based on the report from the League delegates, the 4th referee, and CCTV footage", recalled the former Eagles official.

"Well, 17 years later, the match between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro ended in an atmosphere hotter than a Minas barbecue in August, shoving, shouting, agitated players, punches, and, as can be seen in the photo, Hulk tries, once again, to avoid the confusion", João Gabriel pointed out in his post.

"Seventeen years ago Hulk was rightly punished. It's a pity that Benfica doesn't have a history channel to remind us of the justice of the punishment and Hulk's consistency and loyalty to his style of play! In fact, it would be enough to have a competent communications department! In fact, it would be enough for SL Benfica to have a communications department at all!", he concluded.

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