Jorge nuno pinto da costa

A group of fans protested on Thursday in front of the home of Porto president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, where they displayed banners critical of his management and threw firecrackers. The Portuguese press published photographs of the protests that included banners written in blue on a white background Porto colors in front of the private residence of the president, 78, who is aiming to be reelected for a new term.

Neither the club nor the police confirmed the protests, although some of their writings appeared painted on the walls of an official store of the Portuguese side. After two consecutive seasons without any title, Porto is witnessing a crisis on both sporting and institutional levels, with critics targeting even Pinto da Costa, something that was unheard of since becoming president in Primera Plana.