GOLAZONEWSRacing Power President Accused of Assaulting Referee
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- Fafe Football Referees Center denounced the incident.
- Mariana Duarte allegedly assaulted an official during a match against V. Guimarães.
- The club admits a shove occurred but claims it was to block her passage.
The Fafe Football Referees Center has filed a complaint regarding an alleged assault involving Mariana Duarte, the president of Racing Power. The incident took place during a Liga BPI fixture against V. Guimarães. New footage of the confrontation has recently surfaced, providing further details on the encounter between the official and the club executive.
In response to the allegations, Racing Power issued a statement acknowledging that a physical interaction took place. While the club admitted to a shove, they characterized the action as an attempt to block her passage rather than an intentional assault. The case continues to draw attention following the formal report by the refereeing body.