Sporting player and coach Bas Dost, who was beaten in Alcochete, had his head cut open in two places and stitched up. Players file complaints with GNR.

Several Sporting players went to the stadium on Tuesday evening. GNR do Montijo to file a complaint about the attacks committed in Alcochete.

Bas Dost, who had to get stitches on his head after he was attacked by a group of fans who invaded the Academy with their faces covered, left the venue around 11:30 pm. “I do not speak. Quiet,” he told reporters.

The last group to leave the GNR post in Alcochete were coach Jorge Jesus and players Brian Ruiz, Mathieu, Salin, Bruno Cesar, Lumor and Coates. They left the police station only around 00:40 this Wednesday. Without making any statements, the coach and players boarded a GNR van, which took them to a secure area.

Previously, Fábio Coentrão, Ruben Ribeiro, Rodrigo Battaglia, Joao Palinha, Rui Patricio and William Carvalho also filed a complaint so that the attackers could be brought to justice. The GNR made at least 21 arrests.

Attacked by a group of 50 hooded men
On Tuesday afternoon, Sporting’s team athletes and members of the technical team were brutally attacked by a group of 40 to 50 fans with their faces covered who invaded the club’s training center in Alcochete.

One of the targets was striker Bas Dost, his head was left open in two places and was stitched up. However, the attacks spread to other athletes, coaches and directors of Sporting.

Battaglia, coach Mario Monteiro, Manuel Fernandez, Raul José and two physiotherapists were also attacked by men who, armed with knives, belts and shackles, invaded and partially destroyed the premises of the Alcochete Academy. Dr. Frederico Varandas was also attacked. The attackers destroyed several pieces of equipment.

Jorge Jesus became the target of threats and was even attacked. ABOUT CM knows that because of the attacks, Bas Dost will not play in the Portuguese Cup final scheduled for next Sunday. Sporting have a meeting scheduled with Desportivo das Aves in Jamora.

The President said it was a “police matter”
Bruno de Carvalho reacted to the events in Alcochete on Sporting TV. Sporting’s president says it is a “criminal matter” and ensures the players want to play in the Portuguese Cup final next Sunday.

Vigil in Alvalade
Hundreds of fans gathered outside the Alvalade stadium on Tuesday evening. They shouted words of encouragement to the players and displayed the Dutch flag in honor of Bas Dost.

GNR makes 21 arrests
A GNR was called to the scene and entered the premises around 6 p.m. During the day, these police forces detained at least 21 fans who were allegedly involved in the fight and made dozens of identifications. The ministry said it was investigating the matter.

Players refuse to train
The players were shocked by the situation and refused to train. They even threatened not to play in the Portuguese Cup final, the report said. CM.

The club responded to the events with a statement condemning the events in Alcochete. The text says: ““Sporting” is not that, “Sporting” cannot be that. “We will take every step to determine full responsibility for what happened and will not fail to demand punishment for those who acted in this absolutely deplorable manner.”