The Refereeing Council (CA) of the Portuguese Football Federation revealed this evening that the referee of Estrela da Amadora-Benfica B, Miguel Nogueira, “reported aggressions in the access corridor to the changing room” used by the refereeing team.
In a statement, the CA clarifies that “one of those responsible for the aggression was identified by the security forces” and that the Disciplinary Council has already been informed of the episode. It should be remembered that, after the match, which ended with a victory for Benfica B, Estrela da Amadora issued a statement in which it announced that it would “act criminally” against one of the assistant referees.
Read the statement from the Arbitration Council:
“The referee of Estrela da Amadora-Benfica B, of Liga 2, reported to the Refereeing Council, this Monday, aggressions in the access corridor to the changing room used by the refereeing team at Estádio José Gomes.
One of those responsible for the attack was identified by the security forces present at the stadium.
The Arbitration Board has already reported the occurrence to the Disciplinary Board.
The CA vehemently repudiates this event, which it considers to be of the utmost seriousness, and expresses its solidarity with the refereeing team formed by Miguel Nogueira, Nuno Pereira, José Luzia and Pedro Brás.
Sports venues must be places of safety, where everyone can exercise their activity freely.
What happened this Monday in a professional competition is shameful and deserves the swift and total punishment of those responsible.
The Arbitration Board appeals to all sports agents to the need to guarantee security in the events they organize and for which they are responsible.
Cases like this Monday’s cannot be repeated.
The Arbitration Board will provide full support to the arbitration team.”
– .
