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Penalties for all tastes

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 08:07

In the latest round of the Portuguese league, the three big clubs in the country — FC Porto, Benfica and Sporting — all benefited from penalties in their favor. This coincidence was highlighted by the article, which presented the title "Penalties for all tastes," referring to the variety of situations that led to the maximum punishments.

The article suggests there is nothing unusual about this situation, pointing to a possible interpretation that the opponents of these teams can only stop their best players through fouls inside the penalty area. This observation sarcastically implies that opponents resort to these infractions as the only way to contain the talent of the three leading teams in Portuguese football.

Why this matters

Portuguese fans closely follow the performance of the three big clubs, and these refereeing decisions can influence standings and the narrative around the competitiveness of the national league.

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