Sporting elections: Frederico Varandas’ reasons for running again revealed | OneFootball

Frederico Varandas goes back into the game for the third consecutive time. The announcement of his candidacy for the presidency of Sporting, made at the end of a speech at the 63rd Stromp Awards gala, caught many by surprise, especially due to the timing chosen, but initially received unanimous support among those present.

Although the announcement was only made now, the newspaper A Bola reports that the decision of the top leader of the Lions had already been made some time ago, with him choosing this stage for its symbolism and at a time when Sporting is still competing in all competitions.

There are underlying reasons that explain the candidacy. First and foremost, the sporting ambition. Frederico Varandas wants to consolidate Sporting at the top of national football, with the three-peat championship as an assumed goal, but also to strengthen competitiveness beyond borders. Alongside this is the financial aspect: maintaining positive results, continuing to reduce liabilities, and further enhancing assets, a strategic line that has marked the last few years of the SAD.

From the President's perspective, the project outlined until 2030 is not yet complete. And not everything revolves around the pitch. The structural transformation of the Club is seen as a work in progress. One of the central dossiers is the renovation of the José Alvalade Stadium: the first phase of the works, on the west side, is completed, with the second phase planned for 2026. Another axis involves the revitalization of the Alvaláxia space, aiming at creating new sources of commercial revenue.

"We consider ourselves to be halfway through our mission and from the school I come from, you never leave a mission halfway. I want to announce here that we will run again in the elections of March 2026", Frederico Varandas made clear, at a time when this decision has already started to generate various opinions.

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