FC Porto denies any role in referee appointments after media “scandal” claims

• FC Porto rejected media reports implying it is under police investigation or sought to influence referee appointments.
• Stated it does not appoint referees or participate in the process, citing the independence of the refereeing council.
• Recast its Jan. 13, 2026 objection to Fábio Veríssimo’s cup-classic appointment as a public, institutional stance on credibility risks.
• Signaled potential legal action to protect its reputation, citing what it called fabricated TV tickers and a media campaign.
• Backed scrutiny of the refereeing system, reiterating calls to temporarily suspend the refereeing council president pending an ongoing probe.

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