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Nuno Almeida, Vice-President of the Portuguese Football Federation's Refereeing Council, testified before the Council of Justice in an inquiry into the conduct of referee Luciano Gonçalves. The investigation was triggered by a report from former referee Duarte Gomes, who claimed a referee shared information raising significant institutional concerns. Separately, João Ferreira has succeeded Duarte Gomes as National Technical Director of Refereeing. In a related controversy, referee Gustavo Correia was reprimanded for falsely accusing Benfica official Mário Branco in a match report, with video surveillance footage contradicting his claims. Benfica has filed a complaint against Correia, accusing him of lying, and club president Rui Costa has appealed a punishment for criticizing the referee. The League has also requested clarification after the FPF filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office regarding these refereeing matters.
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Nuno Almeida was called to testify at the Council of Justice
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The vice-president of the Refereeing Council testified in the process triggered by Duarte Gomes' report.
- The FPF Council of Justice has opened an inquiry to assess Luciano Gonçalves' conduct.
- Luciano Gonçalves breaks silence: "I never sought to influence any referee in the exercise of their duties."
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The former vice-president of the Refereeing Council takes on a new role.
- Refereeing controversy: Hélder Malheiro already heard at the Council of Justice.
- Refereeing controversy: Pedro Garcia shares photos with Hélder Malheiro and Duarte Gomes.
- League requests clarification after FPF complaint to the Public Prosecutor's Office.
- Duarte Gomes: "A referee shared with me a set of information that raised very significant institutional concerns."
Benfica Reacts to Controversy with Gustavo Correia: "He Lied. Action Must Be Taken Accordingly"
At stake is the false accusation against Mário Branco in the Famalicão-Benfica report.
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- Referee Gustavo Correia reprimanded for false accusation against Mário Branco.
- Benfica files complaint against Gustavo Correia and accuses referee of lying in report.
- Rui Costa appeals to TAD after punishment for criticizing referee Gustavo Correia.
Referee Gustavo Correia Reprimanded for False Accusation Against Mário Branco
The facts described in the Famalicão-Benfica report were contradicted by video surveillance footage.
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