This Sunday, Sporting became champions of the I League after Benfica’s victory over Famalicão. Thus, the Lions return to their triumphs, winning their 20th national title.
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Updated May 6, 2024 | 01:11
Euphoric fans celebrate in Lamego
Hundreds of fans celebrate in Faro and ask Ruben Amorim to stay
Hundreds of fans left the sofa to celebrate Sporting’s 20th national football title in Faro, praising the Lions’ journey and asking coach Ruben Amorim to stay on next season.
The Famalican-Benfica game (2:0) was still ongoing, the result of which had already put the green-whites on the path to celebration when the first Leonin fans began to arrive in the center of the Algarve capital.
As a family, 30-year-old Joao, accompanied by his mother, sister and nephews, was the first to shout: “The champion is back!” as soon as he heard the final whistle, confirming the victory of the Minho team and the sporting title.
“This gift from Benfica is a little poisoned. I was hoping it would be on Saturday, to have a quiet dinner and watch my Sporting. [frente ao Estoril Praia] to become a champion, but that was today,” a Sporting fan told Lusa.
The crowd took to the streets of Braga, with Ruben Amorim and Gyokeres as figures.
The Lions crowd took to the streets of Braga shortly after the mathematical consecration of Sporting’s 20th Football League title, and fan Marco Silva chooses Ruben Amorim and Gyokeres as his figures.
Minutes after Famalicao’s 2-0 win over Benfica gave Sporting the title, the main arteries of Minho city centre, especially Avenida Central, began to fill with Leonina fans.
“The champion is back,” “Only I know why I don’t stay at home,” among other chants, joined the numerous smoke and firecrackers from several hundred people.
A dancer flies over the Marquis de Pombal in a hot air balloon
The sports bus is already on its way to Marques
CM hands out the Sports Champion app at the Marquis de Pombal party
Dolores Aveiro celebrates Sporting’s 20th title
Pedro Proenza highlights Sporting’s competitiveness and determination
The president of the Portuguese Professional Football League, Pedro Proença, this Sunday “congratulated” Sporting for winning their 20th league title, highlighting their “competitiveness and determination.”
“Tonight Sporting became national champions for the 2023–24 season! In view of this achievement, I congratulate the entire team, coaches and directors for an excellent championship, the competitiveness and determination they showed day after day, and President Frederico Varandas congratulates Sporting for another title to add to their already extensive list achievements!” the director wrote on Facebook.
Rupeiro Paulinho had a party near the bus
Fireworks in Alvalade
The players are already celebrating on the bus
Players celebrate victory on the bus
Cristiano Ronaldo congratulated the Lions
Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo congratulated Sporting, the club for which he made his professional debut, after the Lions won their 20th Portuguese football title.
“Congratulations to Sporting,” the Portugal captain and current Al-Nasr player from Saudi Arabia wrote in an Instagram story, accompanied by a photo of the latest national champions.
“Ruben will stay here”: Rupeiro guarantees that the coach will remain in the team
“This is my first big title”: Dieukeres celebrates winning the championship
Victor Dieukeres said he was proud of the club’s victory. “Of course it’s incredible. This is my first big title,” he began.
The striker thanked the fans for their support and dedication to coach Ruben Amorim. “I love being here, it was spectacular. Let’s try to finish as strong as possible and then see what happens. I have had great coaches in my career, but it was Ruben Amorim who brought me here,” he said.
‘We were the best team in the championship’: Coates reacts to winning the title
Sebastian Coates said Sporting deserved to win the championship given the team’s consistency and work throughout the season.
“It was a happy moment for everyone. We had dinner in anticipation of this event with the whole family, which was very important. Now it’s time to celebrate together. This was our merit. We were the best team in the championship and showed our worth.” I dedicate this title to the entire team, our family and fans who supported us all year and suffered with us,” said the Lions captain.
Players celebrate at press conference
Three champion buses have already arrived at the Alvalade stadium
Ruben Amorim: “I have a contract with Sporting.” Now let me go and celebrate”
“This is great happiness, now we need to go celebrate. There is still a lot to do. And everything was different. Today I saw, was with my players, and everything went well. This is for Sporting fans and everyone else. “I have a contract with Sporting,” he told reporters.
Fan party in Faro
Three champion buses have already arrived at the Alvalade stadium
Frederico Varandas and Ruben Amorim mosh with Sporting players
“The champion is back!”: party in Alvalade at the moment of the final whistle in Famalicana
Children celebrate Leonin’s victory
“Binde pa festa”: Pote celebrates winning the title
Torches on the balconies of Lisbon
Athletes celebrate in Viseu
Title celebration in Lisbon
Sporting published the championship’s winning poster
? NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 2023/2024?
Effort, Dedication, Devotion and GLORY pic.twitter.com/4vK4ADQppc
— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) May 5, 2024
Sports bus
Sporting players celebrate the title
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