Beto: “I was threatened with death because of the penalties saved against Benfica”

And the Portuguese international goalkeeper, Beto, spoke again about the blows he saved against Benfica, in the final match that the Eagles lost to Seville, in the 2013-2014 season, which cost him death threats.

“Men often complained that I took two steps forward. And I won’t say I didn’t. photo there. It was the instinct I had, I took a step or two and defended. But the referees are there to evaluate. I watched many penalty kicks saved by many goalkeepers, even Benfica, in the League Cup finals, with steps forward, ”he began by saying, in statements to the“ 4 Cantos do Mundo ”podcast.

However, the 40-year-old, who plays for Finnish team HIFK Helsinki, says there have been unwarranted situations, such as the fact that he and his family have received death threats.

“Regardless of everything: it is one thing for people to feel frustrated, sad and disappointed. This is normal, Benfica has just lost its second consecutive European final. I understand, I really do. But then they threatened to kill my mother, my son, and me…and that they kidnapped and killed…that, for me, no longer qualifies,” he said.

′′ This is beyond what football is or likes. And unfortunately, it happened to me and it still happens to players, coaches, referees and players. And that’s sad. I couldn’t understand and neither could my family. But I couldn’t go on vacation to Portugal that year. Do you think this is normal? he asks indignantly.