Sporting CP, who slipped to the second spot in the Primeira Liga standings and suffered four consecutive defeats across competitions shortly after Pereira succeeded Amorim, have named Rui Borges as the new head coach until June 2026.

Sporting CP have fired Ruben Amorim's successor João Pereira eight games into his tenure as head coach and named Rui Borges to the role.

Sporting CP manager Joao Pereira has been fired following a poor run of form, just six weeks after he replaced Ruben Amorim.

Sporting CP have decided to part ways with Joao Pereira, who was named Ruben Amorim’s successor only in November.The new Manchester United gaffer became one of the most sought-after managerial

Joao Pereira has seen Sporting slip from six points clear at the top when he took charge to second place in the Portuguese league

Joao Pereira was in charge of Sporting CP for just six weeks after replacing Ruben Amorim and Rui Borges will now step into the hot seat.

Sporting CP have sacked Joao Pereira after just six weeks as their head coach. Pereira, 40, was appointed on November 11 to replace Ruben Amorim after he took charge at Manchester United. Pereira started working with Sporting’s under-23 side in 2022,