Ruben Amorim is here to stay. The topic that forms the agenda of the Leo universe was front and center on the morning of the induction of the new national champions. In the midst of a party at the Marqués de Pombal, the Sporting coach dropped some strong hints about the upcoming season. And he showed great ambition.
“Let’s get this over with because I have a plane to catch tomorrow. It’s too early for this joke,” he said with a smile. And it continued. “I want to take advantage of the fact that there are all the staff here who are not as well represented in the media but are also part of the success. Applause for the staff. They said we would only win championships every time. 18 years. They said we only won because we didn’t have it. They said we would never be double champions again. Let’s see…” he said before “dropping the mic” (deliberately dropping the mic). microphone is a gesture used to end a speech and signal triumph).
Thousands of Sporting fans rejoiced at the task set by the coach – to start winning the second championship in a row. Something that has not happened in the history of the club for about 70 years, during the fourth championship from 1950/51 to 1953/54.
Up to this point, Amorim had already decided on the issue of his succession. “I’m staying, I have a contract with Sporting.” This is something special. The first title was without spectators, this time we did it all. Now it’s time to try the third one.”