Estrela HubEstrela is at the center of a refereeing controversy after Duarte Gomes' resignation. President Paulo Lopo reacts with astonishment to Estrela's association with Duarte Gomes' dismissal.
What happened?
Duarte Gomes' resignation occurred due to alleged interference in the appointments of the Arbitration Council. The Record newspaper specified that the origin of the disagreement was in the choice of referees for Estrela's last games.
Why is this important for Estrela?
Estrela is 15th in the Primeira Liga with 30 points, after 34 games. The team's recent form is 0 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in the last 5 games.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | SC Braga | 2-2 |
What comes next?
Paulo Lopo admits to taking legal action if Estrela's name is involved in the controversy. The president of Estrela assures that he had no prior knowledge of any appointment.
Estrela is 58 points behind leader FC Porto. The team has 38 goals scored and 56 goals conceded, with a goal difference of -18.
