The drama between Sporting and Benfica is heating up. After Benfica’s win in the first game of the national futsal championship final, the team released a statement blasting the referees. Now, Sporting is firing back.
In a statement, Sporting calls out Benfica for trying to create a fake narrative. They say Benfica is desperate and can’t handle not winning. Sporting claims they’re the ones who deserve respect, with four national championships, the League Cup, and the Portuguese Cup under their belt. They also made it to the final phase of the Champions League on their own merit.
The rematch is set for Thursday, and it’s going to be intense. Sporting says they welcome a challenge, but it should happen on the court, not through statements that distort the truth. They plan to enter the game with humility, confidence, and determination, aiming for their fifth championship. Benfica’s statement only shows how much they’re rattled by Sporting’s dominance.
The Sporting Statement
The statement from Sporting says Benfica’s comments are just a cry of desperation. They claim Benfica is trying to create a fantasy world to justify their actions. Sporting believes the lack of recent titles can’t excuse Benfica’s “win-at-all-costs” strategy. They’re calling out Benfica for trying to influence others with their statements instead of reacting like a sports team should.
Sporting wants to remind everyone of their achievements: four national championships, the League Cup, the Portuguese Cup, and a spot in the Champions League final phase. They think it’s healthy for their dominance to be challenged, but it should happen within the rules of the game, not through statements that attack the truth. On Thursday, they’ll take the field as four-time champions, determined to win and claim their fifth title, which seems to be making their rivals nervous.