Actor Pedro Teixeira, an avid Porto fan and supporter of Andre Villas-Boas, admitted he was “a little worried” about the election results but stressed the club’s viability given the massive participation of members.
“I am confident, but a little worried on this very important day in the life of FC Porto. Club members joined in droves and whatever the result this Saturday, Porto will always win,” Pedro Teixeira told Lusa. agency.
The famous TV presenter spoke about the “demonstration of strength on the part of the partners,” emphasizing that “the most important thing is the discussion of ideas.”
“And most of the Porto players decided this Saturday what direction they want for the club,” added Pedro Teixeira, believing in a happy ending for Andre Villas-Boas despite “a lot of anxiety.”
The campaign headquarters of the list B candidate for the FC Porto elections is almost full, and there is a moderate confidence in the air about the triumph of Andre Villas-Boas at the end of the longest, most difficult and most controversial election campaign in the history of the Porto club.
In the elections to the governing bodies of FC Porto for the four-year period 2024–2028. three candidates are running, led by incumbent President Pinto da Costa (List A), André Villas-Boas (B), a former football team coach, and Nuno Lobo (center), a businessman and professor also on the independent list for the Supreme Council led by Miguel Bras da Cunha (Democrat).
Pinto da Costa is the 33rd highest leader in Blaugrana’s history and is seeking re-election for a 16th consecutive term, while he has been president for 42 consecutive years, holding the status of leader with the most titles and longevity in football across the board. world.