Portuguese clubs launch insults but referees find their voice in protest
Match officials are speaking out against alleged intimidation as teams highlight controversial decisions
After a series of incidents involving insults and alleged intimidation that have plunged Portuguese football into turmoil, the country’s referees are breaking their silence and protesting.
Match officials are speaking out against what they describe as intimidation from clubs and officials, staging pre-match protests in a rare act of defiance. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has held emergency meetings with referee representatives, but clubs continue to highlight controversial decisions.
