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Poor state of the pitches: "This is already a complete lack of shame on the part of Portuguese football's leaders"

Now5 September 2026 at 17:05

The precarious condition of grass pitches in Portuguese stadiums has been generating strong indignation, with critical voices pointing responsibilities to the leaders of national football.

The words "This is already a complete lack of shame by Portuguese football leaders" summarize the tenor of the criticism that has been directed at the entities responsible for maintaining the fields.

It was also recalled that similar problems have already occurred in other stadiums in the country, suggesting that this is not an isolated situation but rather a recurring problem in Portuguese football.

The concerns also focus on the physical risks that athletes face when playing on these degraded surfaces, questioning the safety of players during competitions.

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