The request submitted by the Pinto da Costa list led to a slight delay in the start of voting

The half-hour delay in the start of the electoral process for the presidency of FC Porto was caused by a request from List A, led by Pinto da Costa, to replace some elements on the voting table.

“We submitted an application indicating a deadline to replace the elements of the table, since the people who came were unable to attend for health reasons or family reasons. It was a request for a replacement and it was granted,” explained Miguel Corte Real.

The representative of “List A” considered that this was “something normal in the electoral maximum,” noting that during the day “all lists will present requests to the table of the general meeting.”

“There’s no need to get political on this day. It’s no one’s fault, it’s just an administrative matter. It’s a day of celebration for the club and List A wants everything to go well, with respect for everyone involved,” the leader added.

Miguel Corte Real also believes that this electoral process “is an example for all clubs in the world.”

“[O ato eleitoral] Everything is going great. I invite all members to come to the Dragau stadium. It is well organized and from what I have heard, the partners are satisfied with the smoothness and safety of the process. Congratulations to the club and all employees,” he concluded.

In the elections to the governing bodies of FC Porto for the four-year period 2024–2028. There are three candidates, led by Pinto da Costa (list A), Andre Villas-Boas (B), a former coach of the football team, and Nuno Lobo. (C), businessman and professor, also included in the independent list of the Supreme Council headed by Miguel Bras da Cunha (D).

The election will take place until 20:00 this Saturday at Porto’s Dragao Stadium, as Pinto da Costa serves his 15th consecutive term since 1982 and maintains his status as the leader with the most titles and longevity in the world. .world football.