Pedro Proença Denounces Distorted Audio Excerpts, Threatens Legal Action
Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pedro Proença, head of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), stated that excerpts of conversations were distorted and taken out of context.
- He threatened legal action against those responsible for obtaining and releasing audio recordings.
- The FPF leader aims to protect the integrity of the institution against what he calls a smear campaign.
Pedro Proença, the leader of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), has strongly refuted the authenticity of leaked audio recordings, describing them as distorted and taken out of context. He announced on Wednesday that the FPF intends to pursue legal avenues against individuals involved in the acquisition and public dissemination of these conversations.
Proença asserted that the recordings do not reflect reality and are part of a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the FPF and its leadership. He emphasized his commitment to defending the institution's reputation and integrity against what he perceives as malicious attacks.
I will take legal action against those who contributed to obtaining and disseminating the audios.
The FPF head's statement comes amid growing controversy surrounding the leaked audio, which reportedly contains sensitive discussions. Proença's firm stance signals a potential legal battle as he seeks to hold accountable those he believes are responsible for the unauthorized release and manipulation of the recordings.
Excerpts of conversations were distorted and taken out of context.
Originally published by Público in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.