“We have one more game to get to 90 points. Master, 90 minutes and final [Taça de Portugal, com o FC Porto], not just defeat them, but defeat them.” That combative line was the highlight of Frederico Varandas’ motivational speech to players and coaches at a private team dinner Sunday night.
Sporting’s president took the moment to issue a challenge as the team continues to digest the national football title. Jamora’s game against Porto on May 26 has now become a new focus. “The finale, in which we will be able to do something that has not been done for more than twenty years, our double. You deserve it, partners deserve it, corporations deserve it, we deserve it. Don’t worry, we will get there,” Varandas said. Then return to the praise. “It was unforgettable and unforgettable. I am very proud and remember what I am about to say: for more than 70 years no one in our Sporting has done the same. Thank you very much.”
Sporting’s top manager also left words of encouragement in a completely informal tone for Diogo Pinto, the young goalkeeper who made his debut at Estoril (and may continue to do so in the last two games of the season, given Antonio’s physical limitations). Adan and Franco Israel): “Diogo, there are ten lions in front of you. Let’s S…”
Gonzalo Inacio was recognized by the League as the best defender of April. The 22-year-old Sporting player has received this award for the third time this season. In April, he started all five games for his club, with four wins and one draw.
Goncalo Inacio named best defender of April
Gonzalo Inacio was recognized by the League as the best defender of April. The 22-year-old Sporting player has received this award for the third time this season. In April, he started all five games for his club, with four wins and one draw.
Inacio received 15.9 percent of the coaches’ and captains’ votes, ahead of Arroca’s João Basso, who received 11.11 percent, and his teammate Coates, who received 9.72 percent.
Author: Mario Pereira
Source: CM Jornal
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