Fernando Gomes, president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), refused the public’s whistles to the Portuguese-Brazilian midfielder Otavio in the last minutes of the Euro 2024 qualifying clash Portugal-Bosnia, which was contested this Saturday at the Estádio da Light.
“I deeply regret that for the second time in the games of the national team I saw an unacceptable episode when a player in a Quinas shirt whistles in a stadium in Portugal. We have received unconditional, enthusiastic and vibrant support from the Portuguese and myself. I am very happy to know that this incentive can be an additional strength for our players,” the FPF leader began, continuing: “I also know how the players who represent the national team do so with great pride, great joy and full commitment.” .
Fernando Gomes also left a message to the Portuguese fans, highlighting the words of coach Roberto Martinez after the game. “Otavio is one of ours. And we must demand unconditional support and applause from all Portuguese whenever he wears his country’s jersey. No color, no club, no fanaticism and, as our national coach said, no illness. Otavio, football and Portugal deserve much more.”