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“Don’t know if I can continue like this” – Marco Silva dramatic strop, suggests Fulham was different culture

Marco Silva spent years managing in England, most recently with Fulham, and he’s finding Portuguese football a rather different experience now he’s back at Benfica. That was certainly the message after Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Porto. Silva was unhappy with…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 2:20 PM
“Don’t know if I can continue like this” – Marco Silva dramatic strop, suggests Fulham was different culture
Key Things to Know
  • Benfica lost 3-1 against rivals Porto at the Estadio do Dragao.
  • Benfica defender Clement Lenglet was sent off in the 35th minute following a second yellow card.
  • Marco Silva questioned if he can continue, claiming Portuguese referees are influenced by club pressure.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Benfica manager Marco Silva expressed frustration over Portuguese refereeing following his team's 3-1 defeat against Porto at the Estadio do Dragao. Silva questioned his future, claiming that referees in Portugal can be influenced by club rhetoric throughout the week, drawing contrasts to his previous managerial tenure in England with Fulham.

Silva's criticism came after Clement Lenglet was sent off for a second yellow card in the 35th minute. Porto president Andre Villas-Boas dismissed Silva's claims as post-defeat frustration, defending the officiating and highlighting Porto's record of seven consecutive victories to start the season.

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