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Sporting CP prepares for Intercontinental Cup opener against Bintang Timur

Golazo Newsroom · Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 23:01

Sporting CP prepares for Intercontinental Cup opener against Bintang Timur
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  • Sporting CP begins their Intercontinental Cup campaign this Sunday.
  • The Portuguese side faces Indonesian champions Bintang Timur (BTS).
  • Pivot Rocha expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete strongly.

Sporting CP is finalizing preparations for their opening match in the Intercontinental Cup. The Portuguese team is set to face the Indonesian champions, Bintang Timur (BTS), this Sunday.

Ahead of the fixture, 31-year-old Brazilian pivot Rocha shared his outlook on the team's start to the tournament. He guaranteed that the squad is ready to put in the necessary effort and intends to be a difficult opponent for their rivals throughout the competition.

Data source: Record, Foto: Ibnufahrurroji / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 23:01

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