Benfica’s reaction to the protest and speech with a farewell tone: what Tomás Barroso said – basketball

Benfica captain Tomás Barroso stated that the red team was respected The club’s decision not to receive the National Basketball Championship Cup At Joao Rocha’s ward, in protest against the Portuguese Basketball Federation (FPB). For the experienced, 32-year-old base, there are “unquestionable” values. “It is normal to win the trophy, but it was the position of the club that we respect and we have to respect it. I think there are things much more important than the competition itself, which are the values ​​of sport and they cannot be questionable because they are the pillars of our society. Sport has its values ​​and values ​​above all. Did the federation say that Benfica questioned these values? It is the federation’s opinion, I have my opinion, we are,” the Portuguese international told reporters, during a signing session for the Eagles squad, on Monday, in Luz, “It was impressive, the club decided to take a stand and so we did.” Whether there are double standards in the treatment given by the FPB Disciplinary Board to The cases of Ivan Almeida and Travant Williams – which was at the beginning of Eagles County – Thomas reinforced the idea that had been conveyed earlier: “The federation’s actions belong to the federation, and the club wanted to take a stand on this issue and say enough is enough. We have his respect. Winning the title was Benfica.”

The second championship came with the victory over Sporting in the Pavilion of João Rocha, a stage in which Benfica has never celebrated a title: “It is always special for Benfica to win, no two titles are the same, this was different for other reasons. We never won in Pavilhão João Rocha and this was possible thanks to this group.”

A few hours after this victory, the Benfica team celebrated in Pavelhão da Luz, where Tomás Barroso said, crying, “We just pass, Benfica forever.” A speech that sounded like a farewell to a club like him from when he was 18 years old. However, the base did not want to say whether or not he would continue with an eagle on his chest.

“I am a person who becomes very emotional in these moments, even for what I lived with injuries, any match or achievement for me will always be special. My future is not decided, in time everyone will know what will happen at the moment, this note is that any title Or a game that will be special because of what I’ve lived through with injuries.”