Boavista relegated in alleged bribery scandal
Friday, 09 May 08, 09:27 PM
Boavista have been relegated as punishment for their involvement in an alleged bribery scandal, in addition FC Porto have been docked six points due to the alleged involvement.
As Panteras, champions of Portugal in 2001, were relegated following a "unanimous" decision, announced Ricardo Costa, head of the disciplinary commission. In addition to the punishment regarding league stadinings the Presidents of either club at the time of the scandal, João Loureiro for Boavista and Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa for Porto suspended for four and two years respectively.
Porto are alleged to have bribed officials during two matches, and Boavista three.
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