Sporting sack Ruben Amorim’s replacement after just eight games

Pereira took over after Ruben Amorim's departure to Manchester United in November.
Sporting sack Ruben Amorim’s replacement after just eight games

STEPPING UP: Portuguese coach Rui Borges. Pic: MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Sporting have appointed Rui Borges as head coach, the Portuguese champions announced on Thursday, following the sacking of Joao Pereira.

Sporting said Borges has signed a contract until June 2026, with an option to further extend it by a year.

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