Reinaldo Teixeira explains Sporting v Tondela date: It happens because... | OneFootball

Reinaldo Teixeira, president of Liga Portugal, justified the postponement of the match between Sporting and Tondela, from the 26th round of the National Championship, on the grounds of the regulations, something that was criticized by Porto, including by coach Francesco Farioli.

"The Scheduling Committee decided that as well, and basically the date has already been set, but that only happens for that reason because, fortunately, the European teams achieved the success they did, and that is the old story that every silver lining has a cloud. We respected the regulations and the guidance of that same Committee. It applies to club A, B or C. That is what is important to keep clearly in mind. The League is a plural and impartial League," he said on the sidelines of the International Sports & Business Conference in Cascais.

Asked about the situation of the match between Arouca and Porto, given the decision to postpone the game to another date due to the Harvest Fair, the League president did not hide that the reasons for the postponement are public knowledge. "The Arouca match was clarified at the time, in due course with Porto, which is also to your general knowledge," he said.

To conclude, Reinaldo Teixeira reinforced his position. "These decisions are not always accepted by everyone, but we have to show that we are aware of what we are doing and, based on the regulations and the principles of impartiality, try to ensure a happy ending, which is what we want, that the Portuguese teams go all the way to the final stage (European competitions) and that the championship is concluded without major issues, because that is the role of the League and its president," he concluded.

It should be remembered that Sporting, if the Lions manage to beat Arsenal, Viktor Gyokeres' side, and advance in the million-euro competition toward the semi-finals, the match will have to be postponed again.

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