Manager sacked
Sporting smile without Rui Borges
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Sporting beat Shakhtar in their first match under interim boss Tiago Fernandes following Rui Borges' sacking, ahead of Paulo Fonseca's arrival.
Sporting CP secured a victory over Shakhtar in their opening fixture after parting ways with manager Rui Borges. Tiago Fernandes took charge on an interim basis as the club prepares for Paulo Fonseca's appointment as the new permanent head coach.
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UK timesReported6 reports from 4 outlets. First reported by Fabrizio Romano, Sun 20:20.
- Fabrizio Romano
- Diario AS
- RMC Sport
- Mundo Deportivo
- Official: Sporting CP announces controversial FonsecaMundo Deportivo
- Sporting smile without Rui BorgesDiario ASThis article
- Sporting sacks Rui Borges and signs Paulo Fonseca from LyonMundo Deportivo
- Fonseca's departure from Lyon confirmed, Portuguese coach agrees with SportingRMC Sport
- Sporting appoint Paulo Fonseca as new head coachFabrizio Romano
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