Portuguese football club that finished second in Primeira Liga 2025-26, two points behind champions Porto.
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The Chronicle
… His impact at Stamford Bridge has been limited to one Premier League goal, and the arrival of Rogers and Sporting winger Geovany Quenda have increased the need to reduce the size of the squad. …
Aston Villa in talks to sign Chelsea’s GarnachoJoy Online
… The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract and joins Gary O’Neil’s side after scoring 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester since joining from Sporting in 2023. …
Ipswich complete £20m deal for Ghana winger FatawuJoy Online
Sporting have received an enquiry from Nottingham Forest for centre-back Ousmane Diomande. …
Forest make enquiry for Sporting’s DiomandeJoy Online
… His impact at Stamford Bridge has been limited to one Premier League goal, and the arrival of Rogers and Sporting winger Geovany Quenda have increased the need to reduce the size of the squad.
Villa in talks to sign Chelsea’s GarnachoJoy Online
… During his career he has played in the Champions League during his time with Sporting in Portugal and has been promoted to and featured in the Premier League with Leicester, before scoring nine goals in 44 appearances for the Foxes during 2025/26. …
Ipswich Town sign Abdul Fatawu from Leicester CityThe Ghanaian Times
… The well-travelled veteran has managed a dozen clubs in Portugal including Lisbon rivals Benfica and Sporting. …
Jesus to take over Portugal after World Cup exitJoy Online
Chelsea have announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a deal worth £40m. …
Chelsea announce £40m Quenda signingJoy Online
… Jota’s path to stardom was highlighted as a rare case of an elite Portuguese footballer who never spent time at any of the big three academies – Benfica, Sporting and Porto. …
‘We want to win World Cup for him’ – Portugal carry Diogo Jota’s memoryDaily Guide
… The club has also agreed deals to sign striker Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg, winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting and is expected to complete the arrival of Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco. …
Chelsea Sign Marco Palestra From Atalanta In £47m DealJoy Online
… Prior to that, he had become one of Europe’s most sought-after young coaches because of his work at Sporting, where he ended the club’s 19-year wait for a league title in 2020-21, and then won it again in 2023-24. …
Amorim appointed as AC Milan head coachAston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan with a potential obligation to buy, following Chelsea's £117m sale of Morgan Rogers to Villa. The 21-year-old Argentina winger, made available for £43m, would be Villa's fourth summer signing after Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Kaba Cisse.
6 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho on loan with a potential obligation to buy, following Chelsea's £117m sale of Morgan Rogers to Villa. The 21-year-old Argentina winger, made available for £43m, would be Villa's fourth summer signing after Johan Manzambi, Joao Gomes and Modou Kaba Cisse.
6 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Ipswich Town have signed Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City for £20m on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old, who scored 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester, is Ipswich's fifth summer signing as they prepare for their return to the Premier League.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Nottingham Forest has made an enquiry for Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande, an Ivory Coast international with a £68.2m release clause, though no official bid has been submitted. Manager Oliver Glasner is driving the potential move after previously trying to sign the 22-year-old at Crystal Palace.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Aston Villa are in advanced talks to sign Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan with a potential obligation to buy, after Chelsea made the 21-year-old available for sale for £43m. The move follows Villa's record £117m sale of Morgan Rogers to Chelsea.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Premier League side Ipswich Town has signed 22-year-old Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City on a five-year contract through 2031. Fatawu has 32 caps for Ghana and scored nine goals in 44 appearances for Leicester during 2025/26.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal coach after Roberto Martinez stepped down following a 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus will sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Portugal, Spain, and Morocco.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a £40m deal with an eight-year contract. The 19-year-old Portugal under-21 international becomes the second arrival under new manager Xabi Alonso.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Diogo Jota, a Liverpool player, died in a car accident in Spain on 3 July 2025, a year before Portugal's World Cup match against Croatia. His teammate Ruben Neves continues to message Jota in a WhatsApp group with Jota's widow and maintains archived conversations to send him messages on special occasions.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have completed the signing of 21-year-old Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta for around £47 million including add-ons, with Palestra signing a six-year contract as the club's first signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been appointed head coach of AC Milan on a two-year contract to replace Massimiliano Allegri. The 41-year-old Portuguese coach will forego remaining pay from Manchester United following his January dismissal.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 41-year-old has agreed to replace Massimiliano Allegri and is expected to sign a two-year contract later this week. Amorim is reportedly forgoing his remaining Manchester United salary following his dismissal in January.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jose Mourinho completed an unbeaten Primeira Liga campaign with Benfica, finishing with 23 wins and 11 draws, but ended third on 80 points—eight behind champions Porto and two behind Sporting. Mourinho is negotiating to become Real Madrid manager, potentially ending his tenure with Benfica.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho's Benfica could complete an invincible season without a league loss but will not win Portugal's top-flight title, as Porto have already clinched the championship with a nine-point lead after 32 games. Benfica's 10 draws have cost them despite their unbeaten record, and they could finish outside the top two if Sporting overtake them with a game in hand.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jose Mourinho's Benfica remain unbeaten with two games left but cannot win the Portuguese league title after Porto moved nine points clear. Despite a potential invincible season, Benfica's 10 draws have cost them the championship, a fate that last occurred to the club in 1977–78.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →