TAD grants FC Porto's appeal, ultras sections to be open for Benfica clash | OneFootball

The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the injunction filed by FC Porto regarding the decision of the Disciplinary Board, which imposed the “temporary ban of the sections corresponding to organized supporter groups.” Therefore, these sections will be open as usual for the classic match between the Dragons and Benfica on the 14th, for the Portuguese Cup. FC Porto is now awaiting the decision on the appeal regarding this ruling, which originated from the incident involving broken windows during the classic against Sporting, at Alvalade, for the Primeira Liga.

In the statement that accompanied the injunction, FC Porto based its case on three main aspects: the potential financial losses if the sanction were enforced before a final decision; the damage to its image, reputation, and good relationship with fans and sports entities; and the lack of speed in the appeal process, which would not guarantee the safeguarding of its rights.

The injunction was accepted by the three appointed arbitrators: Tiago Rodrigues Bastos for FC Porto; Sónia Carneiro for the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF); and Maria de Fátima Ribeiro, co-opted by both parties.

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