Pepa acquitted after complaint from APAF to arbitration

The Portuguese Football Federation's Disciplinary Council dismissed a complaint against Estrela da Amadora's coach Pepa, finding no grounds for the accusations made by the referees' association. The case stemmed from Pepa's comments after a match against Rio Ave, where he criticized the referee's decisions, particularly a penalty awarded against his team. The Council ruled that Pepa's statements did not undermine the integrity of the refereeing body, leading to the case's closure.