Sporting CP
Coach:
Rui Borges
Establishment Date:
1906
League Affiliation:
Liga Portugal
Stadium:
Estádio José Alvalade
Seating Capacity:
50095
Team Info
Sporting Clube de Portugal, commonly known as Sporting CP or simply Sporting Lisbon, is one of the "Big Three" clubs in Portuguese football, based in the nation's capital. They compete in the Primeira Liga and play their home matches at the iconic Estádio José Alvalade. Founded in 1906, the club's colors are green and white. Sporting has a storied history of success, having won 19 Primeira Liga titles and 17 Taça de Portugal trophies. The club is renowned for its prolific youth academy, known as "Academia Sporting", which has produced global superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Luís Figo, and Nani. A key era was the early 2000s under manager László Bölöni, when a talented young squad won the 2001-02 league title. In the modern era, Sporting ended a long league title drought by winning the championship in 2020-21 under Rúben Amorim. The club's passionate fans, known as "Leões" (Lions), create a vibrant atmosphere, upholding a fierce rivalry with Benfica and FC Porto.
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