“There is a path that can and should be taken together, given that there is much more that unites us than what divides us.” Sporting and Porto announced in a joint statement that they had renewed their relationship four years after it was institutionally severed.
The decision was made after a meeting between communications directors Francisco J. Marques and Manuel Tavares (both from Porto) and Nuno Saraiva (from Sporting) became known. morning Post I witnessed this event exclusively last Tuesday at a hotel in Lisbon.
The clubs are uniting again to challenge the hegemony of Benfica, who are close to winning their fourth championship. They advocate new solutions to get back on the path to success. The common goal of Sporting and Porto is to reshape Portuguese football and promote “transparency and sporting truth” by implementing measures that change the models in place in the League and Federation. A formula that Benfica has taken advantage of in recent years based on sporting results, unlike its rivals.
The alliance created between lions and dragons is based on several points, especially regarding changes in disciplinary rules and the actions of the League and Federation bodies. The rapprochement extends to disagreements over the illegal support group.
Benfica has not officially responded to this “pact”, but a source at the club said CM that the agreement between Sporting and Porto is a recognition of the greatness of the Luz club.
“Dragons” defend 22 sports titles
FC Porto supports Sporting in the fight to recognize that the Portuguese Championship is the predecessor of a league, not a Cup, and that trophies won in this now extinct competition should be regarded as titles. Thus, Sporting will have 22 championships, not 18.
Francisco J. Marquez: “This is not an alliance”
“This is not an alliance. The clubs only protect common interests,” said Francisco Marques, FC Porto’s director of public relations.
“Porto continues to be our rival”
“This was not some kind of “anti” summit. “Porto continues to be a contender,” said Nuno Saraiva, Leo’s communications director.
Jorge Jesus is furious at the meeting
According to the report, Jorge Jesus was furious when he learned of the existence of a meeting between Bruno de Carvalho and various media executives shortly after the home defeat to Belenenses (1-3). CM.
The coach, who is on a collision course with President Leonina, did not like that the topic of conversation with journalists was mainly about himself, as well as about futsal coach Nuno Dias (criticism after a heavy defeat in the UEFA Futsal Cup final with Inter Movistar 7- 0).
The defeat to Belenenses prompted Jorge Jesus to criticize some of the team’s players, statements that were quickly responded to by Bruno de Carvalho: “It was a disappointing game (…) The fans believe in the project, and not so much in the athletes or coaches. “.
A meeting was scheduled for this week between the president and the coach to try to resolve the dispute between them. But, I stated CM, That will not happen. Thus, the scenario of Jorge Jesus leaving at the end of the season is gaining momentum, despite having a contract until 2019.
The President guarantees continuity
“As far as football is concerned, the coach I want is only one coach with whom I have a contract and with whom I identify myself in terms of his quality, work force, ambitions and demands: Jorge Jesus!” Bruno wrote de Carvalho on social networks. .
The Leo leader also confirmed that the season did not go as expected and that “a lot of things will have to change.” “Don’t expect my hand over your head.”
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Private life
Bruno de Carvalho did not seem happy with the fallout from the interview with CMTV they had about their personal lives. “Just because I have the honor and privilege of serving the club does not mean people have the right to think they can interfere in my personal life,” he wrote on social media.
Opening of the pavilion
The João Rocha pavilion has already set an opening date: June 21. This date was not chosen by Sporting by chance. This day marks 15 years since the Lions opened the Alcochete Academy.
Author: João Pedro Oca This Antonio M. Pereira
Source: CM Jornal
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