André Narciso to referee FC Porto vs. Torreense Portuguese Super Cup final

Published Jul 28, 04:36 PM UTC

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André Narciso has been named the referee for the Portuguese Super Cup final between FC Porto and Torreense, scheduled to take place in Coimbra. The announcement was made by Record Portugal. The article also includes brief updates on other refereeing stories: leaked audios involving Liga Portugal president Pedro Proença, UEFA federations agreeing on refereeing changes to speed up match restarts and reduce delays, and Portuguese referee João Pinheiro downplaying a tense moment with Lionel Messi during the 2026 World Cup, with IFAB clarifying the rule used.

Source report

André Narciso to Officiate FC Porto vs. Torreense in the Super Cup

André Narciso has been appointed as the referee for the Super Cup match between FC Porto and Torreense, set to take place in Coimbra.

Explosive Audios of Pedro Proença Leak Online: Refereeing and Discipline Under Scrutiny

Recordings dating back approximately two years have surfaced on social media, raising questions about refereeing and disciplinary matters.

Liga Portugal has declined to comment on the Pedro Proença audio, referring instead to a previously stated position.

UEFA Federations Agree on Refereeing Changes

Representatives from 55 national federations have reached a consensus on new refereeing guidelines aimed to:

Speed up match restarts
Protect the integrity of the game
Reduce unnecessary delays

João Pinheiro Reflects on Tense World Cup Moment: "What Happened with Messi Happened with Other Players"

The Portuguese referee recalled the Argentina vs. Switzerland match and downplayed the incident involving the Albiceleste captain.

The IFAB has clarified the rule João Pinheiro used, noting that mistaken identity was misapplied during the 2026 World Cup.

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RecordWestern

Original headline: <![CDATA[ Já é conhecido o árbitro do FC Porto-Torreense da Supertaça ]]>

Original language: PT-PT

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André Narciso Appointed Referee for FC Porto vs. Torreense Super Cup Final

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