Varandas on Silva’s stolen towels, missing balls at Dragão: “Only in Africa” | OneFootball

This Tuesday, Frederico Varandas addressed journalists to respond to FC Porto, following the statement from the Dragons that attacked Sporting and Rui Borges. The Sporting president commented on the controversies of the Clássico, mentioning the alleged theft of Rui Silva's towels and the disappearance of the balls.

«They are not interested in talking about what needs to be discussed. I waited a few days for a response regarding what happened in FC Porto vs Sporting. I’ll let it go, having to pass by fans who insult, offend, and threaten. I’m not talking about that, nor about the air conditioning or the locker room decoration. These are of little relevance. The best answer to hate is love. Regarding these three episodes, I’ll let them go—even motivates the opponents. It shows pettiness and ignoble acts. We welcome everyone with all possible dignity. Statements that are a string of lies have the sole purpose of avoiding what matters: what happened to Rui Silva’s towels? They stole the goalkeeper’s towels twice. After FC Porto’s goal, the ball boys were ordered to collect the cones and balls so there could be no throw-ins. You don’t even see this anymore in peripheral Europe. You only see it in Africa».

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