Champions League Last 16 Draw | City v Sporting Clube de Portugal

[roach3]

im gonna watch that game right now should be entertaining lol

 

[miguelsantos]

I would say that is true if you were playing Porto. Just watch the games againts you guys (Guardiola didn't hold back against Conceição, neither did Tuchel) or Chelsea.

Our biggest rivals are Benfica and shit like this doesn't happen against them, nor does it happen in the UCL. And guess what happens in Porto-Benfica. The exact same that happened today. The common denominator in the last 40 years of portuguese football in these situations is Porto. Impunity, pressure on officials, journalists and corruption scandals (including referees being bought off and chosen) have been a constant for 40 years in this country. I hate Benfica, big rivals, but I respect them and it is what it is. Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, but it is fair game with the usual hot atmosphere. Against Porto, everything goes. It's revolting. They have gotten away with everything and have controlled everything for decades with Pinto da Costa. Can you guys imagine Abramovich /Glazer/ whoever being caught on tape offering whores and picking referees among other stuff and nothing happens? Juventus went down, Porto continued as nothing had happened and no one was punished. Assaulting journalists, pressuring refs... Its a war against them whoever their opponents are. It's like they say: never wrestle with a pig – it gets mud all over you and the pig likes it. You either bow down, don't get into it and lose but remain clean or you try to do the same. It's absolutely nerve wrecking. Sporting had 7 or 8 cards (including a red one) in 13 fouls at one point, Porto had 1 in 12. They scream, the bench gets up at every call, they dive, they are violent and it gets one the nerves of everybody.

It's absolutely awful. Hate culture, violence culture and impunity culture.

This was one game against you guys:

"The latest outburst is almost as surprising, as it is disappointing..." - Man City respond to shocking Porto statement after Champions League clash

A Manchester City spokesperson has responded to comments made in a FC Porto newsletter following the sides 0-0 draw in the Champions League.

www.si.com

Porto directors 'called officials

Directors from the Portuguese club reportedly hurled abuse at Latvian referee Andris Treimanis and his colleagues after believing decisions went against them in October.

www.dailymail.co.uk

"A report in The Sun details that directors from the Portuguese club hurled abuse at Latvian referee Andris Treimanis and his colleagues in the tunnel after believing decisions went against them in their 3-1 loss at the Etihad on October 21."
"However, the latest alleged indiscretions mark another chapter in a remarkable week for Porto, who are already in trouble with UEFA and the European Club Association over their baffling 529-word rant directed at City."
"Speaking in particular about Bernardo Silva, they described him as someone who is 'known internationally for having been convicted of racism' and described Pep Guardiola as 'lucky'."
"Club captain Fernandinho spoke out about last night's opposition with Esporte Interativo, saying, “They have a unique style, always pressuring the referee. All the fouls they get, they fall, screaming. It seems that they need to call the ambulance. But, it was difficult and complicated, like all of the Champions League.”"

The one against Chelsea:

Thomas Tuchel 'told Porto boss Sergio Conceicao to

Porto boss Sergio Conceicao cut a frustrated figure in his press conference after the match, as he gave details of his spat with the German head coach. Pepe also got involved.

www.dailymail.co.uk

"Chelsea sources claim Conceicao was intent on antagonising their bench from the early stages and put pressure on the officials throughout the game."
"Porto's players are said to have used particularly foul language towards the Chelsea team."
"Defender Pepe could be seen confronting the Blues trainer, and the pair had to be separated by one of the officials."


Can you imagine 40 years of going head to head against this? English clubs like you guys and Chelsea had a couple of games and the reaction to how unbearable it is says it all. There is a lot of time wasting and diving here bcos refs are idiots and call everything (and you'll probably see some Sporting players go to ground easily, it's a culture thing but that's about it) but Porto is something else. On and off the field. Absolutely repulsive.

 

[mrtwiceaseason]

Just about to start our week road trip 5 hour drive to Norwich ,sleeping in Stansted airport off to Lisbon driving back through the night bit of sleep then another 60 mile drive for spurs costing a fortune and using a week's holiday.
This is all worth it as I'm doing the hard yards and the points I'm getting will be rewarded in later years .......NOT boils my piss that some who paid £15 to watch Fulham has been rewarded more than ourselves,who ever signed off on this city matters is a fuckin joke .

 

[RACHACE]

Got here yesterday. Went for a wander and it's a nice City. Very steep hills to negotiate if you planning on walking about (which is usually the best way to explore a City). There's even a tram dedicated to just going up and down one of the steep hills towards Bairro Alto.

Plenty of little bars and restaurants all around Bairro Alto with many youngsters drinking and having a good time. It's similar to our Norther Quarter but the little cobbled streets are a lot tighter and it's very dimly lit, it might even feel a little dodgy to some but we wandered around in the dark and felt safe. Reckon blues who are after a decent bar crawl will love this area.

Whilst wandering I heard in the distance a busker doing a rendition of Wonderwall so the locals are obviously preparing themselves for our arrival. He got a few euros for his effort :).

The Portuguese I find are amongst the most friendly people in Europe, football mad too so all in all I imagine everyone will be welcomed and have a decent trip.

 

[russelladam]

Got here yesterday. Went for a wander and it's a nice City. Very steep hills to negotiate if you planning on walking about (which is usually the best way to explore a City). There's even a tram dedicated to just going up and down one of the steep hills towards Bairro Alto.

Plenty of little bars and restaurants all around Bairro Alto with many youngsters drinking and having a good time. It's similar to our Norther Quarter but the little cobbled streets are a lot tighter and it's very dimly lit, it might even feel a little dodgy to some but we wandered around in the dark and felt safe. Reckon blues who are after a decent bar crawl will love this area.

Whilst wandering I heard in the distance a busker doing a rendition of Wonderwall so the locals are obviously preparing themselves for our arrival. He got a few euros for his effort :).

The Portuguese I find are amongst the most friendly people in Europe, football mad too so all in all I imagine everyone will be welcomed and have a decent trip.

Brill, No trouble with arriving in Porto then re: tests?

 

[RACHACE]

Brill, No trouble with arriving in Porto then re: tests?

Do you mean Lisbon bud?

No, zero issues whatsoever. Just print off vaccination and or proof of recovery and your passenger locator form and your good to go.

Restaurant last night did want to check and scan covid pass so be prepared to have that ready at times.

 

[Scott mcfc]

Got here yesterday. Went for a wander and it's a nice City. Very steep hills to negotiate if you planning on walking about (which is usually the best way to explore a City). There's even a tram dedicated to just going up and down one of the steep hills towards Bairro Alto.

Plenty of little bars and restaurants all around Bairro Alto with many youngsters drinking and having a good time. It's similar to our Norther Quarter but the little cobbled streets are a lot tighter and it's very dimly lit, it might even feel a little dodgy to some but we wandered around in the dark and felt safe. Reckon blues who are after a decent bar crawl will love this area.

Whilst wandering I heard in the distance a busker doing a rendition of Wonderwall so the locals are obviously preparing themselves for our arrival. He got a few euros for his effort :).

The Portuguese I find are amongst the most friendly people in Europe, football mad too so all in all I imagine everyone will be welcomed and have a decent trip.

Cant wait for it,on the 11 oclockish flight from manni tomoz gonna be a gooden

 

[Indaparkside]

Restaurant last night did want to check and scan covid pass so be prepared to have that ready at times.

What about pound bakery were they as strict on the rules

 

[Tbilisi]

Got here yesterday. Went for a wander and it's a nice City. Very steep hills to negotiate if you planning on walking about (which is usually the best way to explore a City). There's even a tram dedicated to just going up and down one of the steep hills towards Bairro Alto.

Plenty of little bars and restaurants all around Bairro Alto with many youngsters drinking and having a good time. It's similar to our Norther Quarter but the little cobbled streets are a lot tighter and it's very dimly lit, it might even feel a little dodgy to some but we wandered around in the dark and felt safe. Reckon blues who are after a decent bar crawl will love this area.

Whilst wandering I heard in the distance a busker doing a rendition of Wonderwall so the locals are obviously preparing themselves for our arrival. He got a few euros for his effort :).

The Portuguese I find are amongst the most friendly people in Europe, football mad too so all in all I imagine everyone will be welcomed and have a decent trip.

The Portugese are wonderful people.

About 5 years ago I went to Lisbon on our wedding anniversary and we visited Benfica and Sporting Clube De Portugal, no games on.

At Sporting we managed to get all the way up to the boardroom. Rather than throw us out the guys there showed us around.

Met some Sporting fans at our friendly in Sittard 1993, good types, but please dont call them Sporting Lisbon!

 

[City till the day I Die]

Do you mean Lisbon bud?

No, zero issues whatsoever. Just print off vaccination and or proof of recovery and your passenger locator form and your good to go.

Restaurant last night did want to check and scan covid pass so be prepared to have that ready at times.

Just a quick one it'll work on my Google app won't it?? Not been abroad during this covid era