Conceição: "I was dragged through the mud"
Sérgio Conceição has broken his silence on his departure from the club, saying he was "enxovalhado", dragged through the mud, at FC Porto. The former manager also confirmed there is no relationship whatsoever with president André Villas-Boas (1). It is a bitter end for the man who delivered three league titles to the Dragão.
Porto drop points in 3–3 chaos at Famalicão
Your team let a title-race opportunity slip on Saturday, drawing 3–3 away to Famalicão. Marco Pereira was the story of the night, the Famalicão man scored a hat-trick to stop the champions (2). Benfica also drew, but Sporting won, tightening things up at the top. Not the result you wanted this late in the campaign.
Colombian international on the radar
A Colombian international is being linked with a move to the Dragão. The name is circulating in Portuguese press, though no deal is close yet (3). One to watch as the summer window approaches.
Madureira fined after refereeing complaint
Tiago Madureira has been hit with a fine following a complaint lodged by a refereeing mentor (4). The disciplinary action adds to an already tense atmosphere around the club.
Fan reactions
The mood online is somber. Supporters are sharing Sunday's O JOGO cover, noting there is no final page, just an empty tribute. The imagery captures the grief still hanging over the Dragão following Álvaro Pinto's passing. See the thread here.
