This Wednesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAD) decided unanimously to reject the precautionary measure presented in mid-July to recently promoted Maritimo II Liga against the Portuguese Professional Football League (LPFP).
According to the submission of the process, which Lusa had access to, the arbitration board ruled as “expirying the validity” of the allegations made by the Madeira club, which defended the existence of financial irregularities in the licensing of Boavista, the main echelon, for the professional competitions of the 2023/24 season.
The Chessmen received the news on July 17 “with great surprise,” the day they announced they would file criminal charges against Maritimo, immediately severing institutional relations with the Ruy Fontes-presided administration.
Speaking to the Lusa agency, Boavista president Vitor Murta said he welcomed “without any surprise” the TAD’s decision, but deplored “all the noise created by those who intended to show their incompetence at any cost. in four lines.
“I was fully aware that we had fulfilled all the requirements for participation in the First League. It was not an easy job, but we did it scrupulously. I am delighted with this decision, which proves the seriousness of those who work daily at Boavista. It will start more. This is a sports season, and only with unity can we win on the field, cleanly and honestly. Outside of it, where many people like to play, I will be here to continue to protect the interests of Boavista,” said the coach. top head of the SAD.
Maritimo had previously introduced another precaution against the LPFP at TAD, targeting Estrela da Amador, who defeated the Funchal club in the playoffs for access to the 2023/24 League I edition, relegating him to the second tier.
About two weeks ago, TAD also rejected an injunction filed by Sporting da Covilhã, relegated to Ligue 3, against the LPFP regarding the Ligue II Leixões licensing process, citing the reason for the body that governs professional competitions.
Boavista will make their debut hosting national champions Benfica on Monday, the day after Estrela da Amadora face Vitória de Guimarães at home, while Marittima will start their participation in the II Liga on Saturday by visiting the “neighborhood » National.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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