Tiago Almeida says player who betrayed Sporting should go to World Cup | OneFootball

Comedian Tiago Almeida suggested that João Moutinho could be part of the squad for the 2026 World Cup. On the podcast Jogo pelo Jogo, the discussion split opinions, but the well-known Sporting supporter argued that the former Alvalade club midfielder’s experience could be an asset.

“I don’t think it’s completely far-fetched for Moutinho to go to the World Cup. He’s still playing, but I also think he’s no longer at the same level. Ricardo Carvalho was a similar case — he was no longer really there to play, but he was an institutional figurehead”, he said.

The comedian gave an example: “In a game against Spain, around the 78th minute, you bring on an experienced player to hold things together, to slow the game down. Moutinho does that well, he has that ability. Am I lying? I don’t know who I’d take off, but...”

It should be remembered that João Moutinho started at Portimonense and moved to Alcochete when he was just 13 years old. It was at Sporting that the midfielder completed his entire development, having represented the club’s first team in the 2004/05 season. He was with the Lions for six seasons.

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