Rui Costa responds to Varandas: «I'm not going to comment on the sporting policy of other clubs...»
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Rui Costa responds to Varandas: «I'm not going to comment on the sporting policy of other clubs...»

Record27 August 2026 at 20:59

Benfica president Rui Costa responded to his Sporting counterpart Frederico Varandas, stating that he does not intend to comment on the sporting policies of other clubs. The statements came on the sidelines of the Eagles' qualification for the regular phase of the Europa League, at a a time of tension between the two rival clubs.

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