Duarte Gomes, former national technical director of refereeing, revealed that he left his position due to a "profound breach of institutional trust". His resignation comes at a time of great tension in the football refereeing sector in Portugal.
The former official expressed particular concern about a possible "storm" approaching the sector. This statement suggests that Duarte Gomes anticipates future difficulties or controversies related to refereeing in Portugal.
Duarte Gomes was a central figure in the technical organization of Portuguese refereeing, having held a leadership position in national football. His departure represents a significant change in the country's refereeing structure.
The reasons that led to the institutional break between Duarte Gomes and the structure that runs refereeing in Portugal are not fully specified in the article, but the gravity of the situation is evidenced by the former official himself when he speaks of a "profound breach of institutional trust".
