Farioli Demands Coach Sack and Player Exits After Europa Exit

Rangers’ Europa League campaign ended in humiliating fashion on Thursday night, and Porto head coach Francesco Farioli ensured there was no sugarcoating in his post-match verdict. Following Porto’s commanding 3–1 victory at the Estádio do Dragão, the Italian tactician delivered a scathing interview that quickly went viral, leaving Rangers supporters both stunned and furious.

The Portuguese side dominated from start to finish, underlining the gulf in quality, organisation, and intensity between the two teams. Goals from Rúben Mora (27’), Francisco Moura (36’), and an own goal by Enzo Fernández (41’) effectively sealed the contest before half-time. Rangers’ brief spark came early through D. Gassama’s 6th-minute strike, but it proved only a momentary glimmer as Porto controlled the remainder of the match with clinical efficiency.

However, it was Farioli’s comments after the final whistle that truly stung. Speaking to reporters, he did not mince words when discussing Rangers’ performance and their manager, Danny Röhl.

“If I’m being honest, this is not a team that belongs at this level,” Farioli said bluntly. “You sack the coach and release all the players. That’s how bad it was.”

The Porto boss continued, describing Rangers as disorganised, mentally fragile, and tactically lost, questioning how a club of their stature could reach this stage of the competition so unprepared. “They had moments, yes, but no identity, no structure,” he added. “In Europe, you pay for that immediately. Tonight was proof.”

The remarks have ignited a storm on social media, with fans split between outrage at Farioli’s bluntness and anger at their own team’s collapse. Rangers’ European record this season tells its own story: one win, one draw, and six defeats from eight matches. The defeat in Porto confirmed their elimination and marked one of the club’s poorest continental campaigns in recent memory.

With domestic ambitions also under scrutiny, pressure on Danny Röhl is mounting. Rangers have yet to respond officially, but sources suggest the board is increasingly anxious about the club’s trajectory. While Porto celebrated a statement of dominance, Ibrox was left to digest both a heavy defeat and the harsh words of a visiting manager—an uncomfortable spotlight that may linger for some time.