Benfica appeal against Porto's inclusion in UCL

    Friday, June 27, 2008

    LAUSANNE, June 26 (CAS) - Benfica have appealed against Porto's inclusion in the Champions League, the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed on Friday. Porto, who won the competition in 2004 under Jose Mourinho, were kicked out of next season's tournament after they were found guilty of trying to bribe domestic referees during the 2003/04 campaign. But that decision was then overturned by UEFA's appeals body pending a new hearing. Benfica have now taken the matter to the Court of Arbitrati ...

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