Save Boavista movement raises €80,000, awaits court ruling to reopen stadium

Published Jul 25, 09:29 AM UTC

The 'Save Boavista' movement, which raised approximately 80,000 euros to prevent the closure of the historic Portuguese club, is anxiously awaiting a court decision to allow the reopening of the Estádio do Bessa. The insolvency administrator had announced that Boavista would cease operations by the end of July after failing to deposit funds for June expenses, affecting nearly 1,500 athletes across 31 sports. The movement, composed of volunteers, has deposited the funds into the insolvent estate account and submitted a request to the court for validation. The Porto City Council unanimously approved a motion to safeguard the club's social relevance. Boavista, founded in 1903 and holder of nine national football trophies, had its liquidation approved in September 2025 after accumulating debts exceeding 150 million euros. The movement aims to ensure the club's continuity through 2026 and has proposed a new membership fee plan.

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