Limited time under Rui Borges, post-Sporting reaction shows frustration | OneFootball

João Virgínia took to social media to reflect on the 2025/26 season, sharing a message marked by disappointment with how the campaign ended, but also by the desire to come back stronger after the holiday break.

The Sporting goalkeeper began by sharing a quote from Winston Churchill before reflecting on a year in which the Lions ended without winning any trophies. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts”, wrote the Portuguese shot-stopper.

In the rest of the post, João Virgínia admitted that the team fell short of the goals set: “This season fell far short of what we had hoped for. Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout the season. Our fans deserve more, and we know that!”

The goalkeeper also highlighted the emotional impact of the results achieved, assuring that the difficulties will serve as motivation for the future. “Defeats leave scars, but they also fuel ambition. I carry with me the lessons from this season and the certainty that the work goes on”.

With his focus already on next season, the player showed himself determined to return stronger. “Now it is time to rest, prepare for the future and come back even more determined. We come from a stock that will never bow. 💚🦁”.

Signed from Everton, João Virgínia once again played the role of backup goalkeeper for Sporting during 2025/26. The goalkeeper ended the season with eight appearances and a total of 810 minutes played for Rui Borges’ side.

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