Few, though, will prove quite so virulent — or offer quite such an instructive case study of the state of democracy in 2024 — as the one to decide who gets to be president of F.C.
Like dozens of clubs around Europe, Porto — one of the three great houses of Portuguese soccer — is owned by its members.
Only a small percentage of members vote.
The choice is usually between two essentially indistinguishable old men, when there is a choice at all.
Until the last round of elections, in 2020, Porto had been a democracy in only the most nominal sense.
Persons:
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Organizations:
European Union, F.C, Porto
Locations:
Porto, Europe, Porto —