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Francesco Farioli: "Strange things happened..."
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Francesco Farioli: "Strange things happened..."

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 20:29

Francesco Farioli, FC Porto's coach, spoke to Sport TV at the end of the match against Casa Pia. The coach did not directly criticize José Bessa's refereeing, but it was evident that he was not satisfied with the referee's work.

Farioli considered that "strange things happened" during the match, letting his discomfort be understood without making explicit criticisms of the refereeing team.

FC Porto faced Casa Pia in this league match, in a result that was not favorable to the dragons.

After the match, Farioli announced that the team will now prepare for the classic, referring to the next big game of the season.

Why this matters

FC Porto fans and Portuguese football fans closely follow coach Francesco Farioli's statements, especially after a match where refereeing may have influenced the result. The reference to "strange things" fuels the debate about the quality of refereeing in Portugal. The focus on preparing for the classic indicates that the next challenge is a priority for the Porto team.

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