1.º de Dezembro reaffirms right to participate in Portugal Championship

The 1.º de Dezembro reaffirmed, in an official statement, its confidence in participating in the 2026/27 edition of the Portugal Championship. The Sintra club emphasized that «submitted within the regulatory deadlines all the licensing and registration process» in the competition and «met the regulatory requirements for access to the competition in the terms provided and in the regulation».

What happened?

The 1.º de Dezembro reaffirmed its right to participate in the Portugal Championship 2026/27, despite disputes with Sacavenense. The Sintra club guaranteed that it met the regulatory requirements for access to the competition.

Why it matters for Portugal?

The participation of the 1.º de Dezembro in the Portugal Championship 2026/27 is an important issue for the Portuguese football community. The 1.º de Dezembro Society is a historic club from Sintra and its participation in the Portugal Championship is a right that must be respected.

What comes next?

The 1.º de Dezembro will continue to dispute the Portugal Championship 2026/27, despite the disputes with Sacavenense. The Sintra club guaranteed that it met the regulatory requirements for access to the competition and that it is prepared for the next season.

The 1.º de Dezembro guaranteed that «in the event of a decision that would remove the club from the competition and will run to all legal means at its disposal». «The appeal of that decision to the Arbitral Tribunal of Sport, with the respective precautionary measure, is prepared, with the consequences that would arise for the regular course of the Portugal Championship and the Portuguese Cup», warned.

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The 1.º de Dezembro Society is a Portuguese football club with its headquarters in Sintra. The club was founded in 1923 and is one of the oldest in the region.

The 1.º de Dezembro is a historic club from Sintra and its participation in the Portugal Championship is a right that must be respected.