Check out Rui Borges’ 5 most memorable quotes as Sporting manager

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·26 December 2025

Check out Rui Borges’ 5 most memorable quotes as Sporting manager

On December 26, 2024, Rui Borges – who is expected to renew his contract soon with Sporting – was announced as the coach of the lions. The newspaper A Bola selected, in an article published this Friday, five of the most memorable quotes from the coach's leadership at the Alvalade Club.

“When inspiration is lacking, let there be no lack of attitude” - This phrase marked the beginning of Rui Borges' era at Alvalade. The statement was used in his introductory speech and even served to decorate the walls of the lions' locker room as a daily motto. The maxim defines the demand for total commitment imposed on the team from the first day of work.
“Ruben marked an era at Sporting, we don't shy away from that. I'm a fan of Ruben, but he won't return” - Succession was an inevitable topic, and the leader addressed it candidly in a Club documentary. By acknowledging admiration for his predecessor but turning the page definitively, the coach showed strong personality to the group the first few times he addressed the players, thus putting to rest ghosts of the past.
“If we didn't win, it's because something better is reserved for us” - In moments of defeat, the leadership remained firm and hopeful. After the setback against Benfica in the League Cup final, decided by penalties after a draw in regular time, this was the message conveyed.
“Champions don't complain, don't question, because they're busy being better. That's the slogan I want for this season” - After a home victory against Casa Pia, the coach established a new standard of winning mentality.
“I am the right man for the mission. I want to go down in Sporting's history. I feel fulfilled and happy” - Following Frederico Varandas' announcement of re-election, confidence in the project was publicly reinforced. Without false modesty, the coach expressed his ambition to leave a lasting legacy at the green and white emblem.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.