FC Porto has officially parted ways with manager **Martín Anselmi** following a controversial and unexpected statement made during a press conference earlier today. The club released a brief statement confirming the termination of Anselmi’s contract “with immediate effect.”
The shocking moment occurred when Anselmi, responding to questions about the club’s recent performance, appeared to take a direct jab at both the club’s leadership and fanbase. “You can’t expect results when the structure of the club is broken from the top down,” Anselmi said. “Some people here care more about politics than football.”
The remark quickly went viral on social media and was met with backlash from fans, former players, and club executives. Within hours, FC Porto convened an emergency board meeting, culminating in the decision to dismiss Anselmi.
Anselmi, who was appointed in December 2024, had a mixed record at the helm. Despite showing flashes of tactical brilliance, recent poor results and rumored tensions within the dressing room had already placed him under pressure.
No interim manager has yet been announced, but sources suggest that the club is already in talks with several potential candidates, with an official update expected in the coming days.
This is a developing story.
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