Rui Borges

Portugal · Manager · Sporting CP

9y In management

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off pitchDaily Mail FootballEstablished source· 16 Aug 2026

Irankunda seals Sporting move with Michael Jackson dance video

The Socceroos star celebrated his big-money transfer with a spectacular Michael Jackson-inspired dance routine.

transferBBC SportOfficial source· 11 Aug 2026

Forest sign Diomande from Sporting in £34m deal

Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande joins Nottingham Forest for a reported £34m.

otherGiveMeSportEstablished source· 5 Aug 2026

White Card Makes Historic Debut in Sporting vs Benfica

A football first: the white card was shown during a heated Portuguese rivalry.

otherGiveMeSportEstablished source· 1 Aug 2026

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Rui Manuel Gomes Borges
Born: 7 Jul 1981 (age 45)
Birthplace: Mirandela, Portugal
Nationality: Portugal
Clubs managed: 9
Current club: Sporting CP

Overview

Rui Borges is a Portuguese football coach born on 7 July 1981. He has managed several clubs, including Académico Viseu, Académica, Guimarães, Mafra, Mirandela, Moreirense, Nacional, and Vilafranquense. As of his appointment, he is the head coach of Sporting CP.

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Man Utd close to full agreement for Baleba
Sky Sports · 19 Aug 2026
Reijnders completes £52m Al-Qadsiah move

The 2003 Friendly That Sealed Ronaldo's Man Utd Move

A dazzling display against Manchester United in a 2003 friendly left John O'Shea bamboozled and accelerated Ronaldo's transfer.

previewMirror FootballEstablished source· 31 Jul 2026

Forest Face Sporting in Key Pre-Season Test

Nottingham Forest meet Sporting CP in Portugal for a blockbuster pre-season friendly.

BBC Sport · 19 Aug 2026

Man Utd make first offer for Brighton's Baleba

BBC Sport · 19 Aug 2026

Arsenal chief calls for clarity in Man City case

BBC Sport · 19 Aug 2026

Man United make £65m bid for Brighton's Baleba

The Guardian · 19 Aug 2026

Arsenal agree £51m deal for Ezri Konsa

Sky Sports · 19 Aug 2026

Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Ezri Konsa

Sky Sports · 19 Aug 2026

Arsenal step up pursuit of Villa's Konsa

BBC Sport · 19 Aug 2026