André Villas-Boas, former coach of Porto, Chelsea, Tottenham, Zenit and Marseille among other teamsreported acts of “vandalism and violence” against his residence in Porto during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday.
“Today, around 12:48 am, my house was subjected to acts of violence and vandalism,” particularly “fireworks,” to the point that the police were called to intervene, Villas-Boas said this Wednesday in your Instagram account.
A few hours later, at 4:40 in the morning, the security guard at the residence was “violently attacked by unknown individuals who stole his property, including his car.”
After this attack, “he was hospitalized to receive the necessary care,” always according to the 46-year-old Portuguese coach.
Appeal to the authorities
“Unfortunately these acts of intimidation, vandalism and violence continue. I ask the authorities for their full cooperation to solve these problems,” concluded Villas-Boas.
This attack has already caused some reactions like sa Iker Casillas, former FC Porto goalkeeper, who reacted with a message on Instagram: “Big hug, André Villas-Voas, It’s not possible! Stop the violence!”
another attack
According to Portuguese media, the Villas-Boas residence It was vandalized on October 31 (the inscription ‘AVB traitor’ appeared painted on the walls) then in an interview he admitted the possibility of being a candidate for the presidency of Porto in the April 2024 elections.
The meeting was suspended
On November 13, the extraordinary general meeting of Porto was suspended as a result of serious incidents that occurred during it. There were physical confrontations, with fights and assaults, between some sectors of the 5,000 members in attendance.
Villas-Boas He denounced the events after the meeting in which the proposal to change the club’s bylaws was debated. “One of the darkest days in Porto’s history. It’s a disgrace, an unscrupulous organization, with no respect for the members of this great club,” said the former coach and future candidate for the Porto presidency.
According to Villas-Boas, “the images we saw, of a 19-year-old boy, probably deprived of his right to vote, crying and ashamed for his club, are a reflection of the situation we are experiencing. We are hostages of a Praetorian guard who continues to threaten some members of FC Porto”.
Source: La Verdad
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