João Pereira sacked on Boxing Day after poor runRui Borges takes over at Portuguese champions
Sporting have appointed Rui Borges as head coach, after the Portuguese champions sacked Joao Pereira on Boxing Day. The new head coach has signed a contract until June 2026, with an option to extend a further year.
Pereira, who took over after Ruben Amorim’s departure to Manchester United in November, was in charge for eight matches, of which Sporting won just three, suffering successive Champions League defeats and falling to second in the Primeira Liga behind rivals Benfica.
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