Heads up, Sporting! Rui Borges making headlines in England | OneFootball

Rui Borges continues to deserve recognition beyond borders. This time, it was Sky Sports in England that highlighted the work of the coach from Mirandela, starting by recalling last week’s victory against European champions PSG. The Lions have already secured their place in the next stage of the Champions League, but they dream of joining the group of the competition’s top eight.

The journalist who wrote the article recalls that, in the 2025/26 season, Rui Borges led Sporting to a historic record, with four wins in as many home games in the European competition, against Kairat, Marseille, Club Brugge, and PSG. The coach’s knack for international competitions is also mentioned, with one of the reasons for his hiring being Vitória de Guimarães’ campaign in the 2024/25 Conference League, in which the team won all six qualification matches and was well positioned for the next stage.

With Viktor Gyökeres now playing for Arsenal, Sky Sports highlights the impact that his successor, Luis Suárez, has had in Sporting’s attacking line, as well as João Simões’ breakout season. The article also emphasizes Sporting’s offensive production in the league, with 52 goals scored so far, noting that only Bayern Munich has a higher average, with 3.79 goals per game compared to Alvalade’s 2.74.

The piece also mentions the tattoo near Rui Borges’ chest in honor of his grandfather José Pedro, as well as the Casio watch he regularly wears. Carlos Correia, the president who gave him his first opportunity as a coach at Mirandela, expresses his belief that the coach will not stop at this level. Lucas Rodríguez, who was coached by Borges at Mafra, also praised the coach’s qualities.

Sporting will return to the pitch next Wednesday, January 28, against Athletic Bilbao. The match, counting for the eighth and final round of the Champions League, will take place at 20:00 in San Mamés, against the team led by Ernesto Valverde.

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