Sporting Lisbon Replaces Coach João Pereira After Just Eight Games

João Pereira's short tenure ends following poor results, with Rui Borges stepping in as Sporting Lisbon's new head coach.

João Pereira was dismissed after only six weeks in charge, having won just three of his eight matches as head coach.
Sporting Lisbon fell from first to second place in the Portuguese league and dropped to 17th in the Champions League standings under Pereira's leadership.
The club cited challenges such as injuries, refereeing decisions, and the emotional impact of former coach Ruben Amorim’s departure to Manchester United as contributing factors to Pereira's struggles.
Rui Borges, formerly of Vitoria Guimaraes, has been appointed as Sporting's new head coach with a contract running through 2026.
Borges takes over ahead of a key top-of-the-table clash against Benfica, with Sporting trailing their rivals by one point in the domestic league.