“SACK THE COACH AND RELEASE ALL THE PLAYERS” – Francesco Farioli Brutally Finishes Rangers After Europa League Exit

Rangers’ Europa League campaign ended in humiliation on Thursday night, and Porto head coach Francesco Farioli made sure there was no mercy in his post-match verdict. After Porto’s dominant 3–1 victory at the Estádio do Dragão, the Italian tactician delivered a scathing interview that has since gone viral, leaving Rangers fans furious and stunned in equal measure.

Porto ran out deserved winners in a game that underlined the gulf in quality, organisation, and intensity between the two sides. Goals from Rúben Mora (27’), Francisco Moura (36’), and an unfortunate own goal by Enzo Fernández (41’) put the Portuguese giants firmly in control before half-time. Rangers briefly threatened a response when D. Gassama struck in the 6th minute, but it proved to be a false dawn as Porto tightened their grip and professionally saw the game out.

But it was after the final whistle that the real damage was done.

Speaking to the media, Farioli did not hold back when asked about 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 went on to describe Rangers as disorganised, mentally weak, and tactically lost, openly questioning how a club with such a history could arrive at 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 comments have ignited a firestorm across social media, with Rangers supporters divided between outrage at Farioli’s tone and frustration with their own club’s collapse. For many fans, the Porto manager merely said out loud what has been building all season.

Rangers’ Europa League record paints a bleak picture: just one win, one draw, and six defeats from eight matches. The defeat in Porto officially confirmed their elimination, marking one of the club’s poorest European campaigns in recent memory. Defensive errors, tactical confusion, and a lack of cohesion have defined their run, and pressure is now mounting rapidly on Danny Röhl.

While Rangers have yet to issue an official response to Farioli’s remarks, sources close to the club suggest the board is increasingly concerned about the direction of the team. With domestic ambitions also under scrutiny, this European failure could prove to be a turning point.

For Porto, the night was a statement of authority. For Rangers, it was a public dismantling — on the pitch and in the press room. And with Farioli’s words echoing across Europe, the fallout at Ibrox may only just be beginning.