Possible new Sporting badge sparks criticism: it's a disgrace | OneFootball

Sporting is preparing to unveil a new crest, which will be revealed in July, the month in which the Lions celebrate their 120th anniversary. André Bernardo, vice-president of the green-and-whites, confirmed that this change will indeed go ahead.

Newspaper Expresso reported this Friday that Sporting will present, on July 1, a renewal of the club’s brand that is “stronger, clearer and more recognizable”, as the Lions’ vice-president and Sporting SAD board member explained to the weekly paper. This rebranding will include replacing the symbol that has been in use since 2001.

Within the Sporting world, there is plenty of speculation and many opinions about this change, but most are not positive: “Wasn’t this supposed to go to the general assembly?”, “Going against the statutes...”, “it’s a disgrace”, “fear, a lot of fear”.

Without yet revealing any details about this new image, Sporting guarantees that it will comply with all of the club’s statutes, “namely by keeping a green background, the lion and a shield, as well as the initials SCP”, as reported by Expresso.

The new image will be inspired by older symbols of the Club, which drew “more sympathy” than Sporting’s current emblem. In addition to presenting the new crest to members, July will also begin with the unveiling of the shirt commemorating the institution’s 120 years.

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