Sporting sack Ruben Amorim’s replacement after just eight games

Pereira took over after Ruben Amorim's departure to Manchester United in November.

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.