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[Terry]

Because of a bribery scandal FC Porto will not be playing in the following season of Champions League. UEFA based their decision on the art 1 of Champions League arrangement which says "a club must not be or have been involved in any activity aimed at arranging or influencing the outcome of a match at national or international level."
Their success in the last season was fake

[Benn]

they deserved that. Any team, regardless of their class must be punished. Rules are equal for everyone.

[Faw_Peter]

Guys, two weeks ago UEFA had reversed its decision. The team will play the Champions League

[Benn]

why is that? It was proved that the bribe story was fake or what?

[Faw_Peter]

UEFA court decided to cancel this decision if the Portuguese football federation is not against that. It wasn't and consequetly the decision had been cancelled.

[Terry]

The Portuguese federation wasn't against that because it also participated in the bribe scandal, that's for sure, there are people there who were interested in this outcome.

[Terry]

Last year, Juventus was also excluded by the UEFA in participating in the 1st division of the country's championship. But, unfortunately the decision hasn't been revised.

[Karl.in.eu]

Last year, Juventus was also excluded by the UEFA in participating in the 1st division of the country's championship. But, unfortunately the decision hasn't been revised.

I won't say that was a bad decision. Peaple who destroy the valueas of the real football, should be punished in a more sever way.

[Hakan G]

Being disqualified from such an event is already a good lesson for them, believe me.