The Public Ministry opened an investigation into suspicions regarding the choice of referees in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Messages and audios allegedly raised doubts about the impartiality of the process for designating game referees.
The investigation began after the resignation of Duarte Gomes from the position of national technical director of arbitration of the Portuguese Football Federation. The sudden departure of the official generated speculation about what would have motivated his decision.
The authorities are analyzing the communications obtained to verify whether there was any interference or manipulation in the selection of referees for championship matches. The case is still under development and may have consequences for Portuguese football.
