Monday, 2 November 2026
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Sporting CP appoint Tiago Fernandes as interim manager

Golazo Newsroom · Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:30

Sporting CP appoint Tiago Fernandes as interim manager
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  • Tiago Fernandes takes charge of Sporting CP on an interim basis.
  • Club president Varandas and former coach Rui Borges have arrived at Alcochete.
  • Paulo Fonseca previously discussed his stance on returning to Portuguese football.

Sporting CP has confirmed that Tiago Fernandes will lead the first team as interim manager. The development follows the arrival of club president Varandas and former coach Rui Borges at the Alcochete training complex.

Separately, Record has revisited comments made by Paulo Fonseca in an exclusive interview from October 2025. In that discussion, the coach addressed his thoughts regarding the prospect of returning to coach in Portugal versus continuing his career abroad.

Data source: Record, Sky Sports, Foto: AideDésintéressée / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:30

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Sporting CP appoint Tiago Fernandes as interim manager