Rui Borges on Sporting watching Porto v Benfica, reveals preferred result | OneFootball

Rui Borges was questioned, in the preview of the match against Braga, about whether the Sporting management would watch the Porto - Benfica game and what result he would expect. The coach dismissed concerns about the rivals and also addressed the 'doubt' some fans have in his abilities.

"Classic? Sporting - Braga? I'm only concerned with our game, against a great team. I will be on my way to Mirandela, I won't watch the game," assured Rui Borges, dismissing the idea that the team might gather to watch the match.

"I'm concerned with Sporting and Braga. We are at the beginning of the championship, that result won't define anything. I will be on my way to Mirandela to enjoy my day off," he said, admitting he has no preference for the winner of the Porto and Benfica match.

Regarding doubts about his abilities, Rui Borges was clear: "I started coaching in Mirandela, some doubted me, won't they doubt me at Sporting? If everyone liked the same thing, the world would be upside down. I have received affection since I arrived here from most Sporting fans, on the street, in the stadium it has been incredible. The important thing is for Sporting to win. I believe that gradually more people will believe in our work, but what drives us is winning for Sporting."

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