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Next Game: Santa Clara vs. Sporting Lisbon - Thursday, December 18 at 6.45pm in Taca de Portugal
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Porto | 14 | 26 | 40 |
| 2 | Sporting Lisbon | 14 | 31 | 35 |
| 3 | Benfica | 14 | 22 | 32 |
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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos exploring 'market opportunity' with £22m deal on the cards
Real Madrid reportedly plan to move for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande in 2026.09:12
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Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs AVS - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and AVS, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 12, 04:53
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Preview:Bayern Munich vs Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 7, 23:58
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Preview:Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 3, 00:45
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Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs Estrela Amadora - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and Estrela Amadora, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 28, 20:15
Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs Club Brugge - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Sporting Lisbon and Club Brugge, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 24, 19:11
Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs Marinhense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Taca de Portugal clash between Sporting Lisbon and Marinhense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 20, 23:58
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Ruben Amorim reveals moment that transformed Manchester United's season - 'Everything changed'
Ruben Amorim describes how board's gesture redefined environment at Manchester United and paved way for recovery in season.Nov 20, 11:15
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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'target' right-back - is Trent Alexander-Arnold under threat?
Real Madrid recruited Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, but the Englishman is not establishing himself. And now the Spanish club are looking elsewhere.Nov 17, 08:42
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Man Utd transfer news: Who is Red Devils transfer target Salvador Blopa? Will Ruben Amorim's side sign the wonderkid?
Manchester United allegedly place Sporting Lisbon teenager Salvador Blopa on their transfer wishlist.Nov 14, 18:48
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Afonso Moreira: Who is one of Ligue 1's revelations? "This good start is just a sample"
Slowly but surely, Afonso Moreira continue to progress since his arrival at Lyon. And, if we believe those who saw him grow up close at Sporting CP, this is far from over.Nov 10, 16:43
Preview:Santa Clara vs Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Santa Clara and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 6, 23:09
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola identifies 'top-level alternative' to Newcastle United's Tino Livramento
Manchester City allegedly identify a player regarded as a 'top-level alternative' to Newcastle United right-back Tino Livramento.Nov 5, 15:41
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Preview:Juventus vs Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Juventus and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 2, 08:47
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Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim faces competition for £70.5m midfielder deal 'more difficult than climbing Everest'
Manchester United could reportedly be negatively impacted by Luciano Spalletti's recent appointment as Juventus manager, as the Italian 'likes' a Ruben Amorim midfield target.Oct 31, 12:27
Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs Alverca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and Alverca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 29, 21:54
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Manchester United transfer news: Premier League rivals 'join race' for Red Devils target
Sporting Lisbon hope to keep Morten Hjulmand despite two Premier League clubs reportedly entering the race alongside Manchester United to sign the midfielder in January.Oct 25, 23:50
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Man Utd 'optimistic' of reuniting Ruben Amorim with Sporting midfielder in £50m deal
Manchester United are reportedly optimistic about securing the signing of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand for a fee of around £50m.Oct 25, 06:13
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim 'urging' English giants to move for Sporting Lisbon ace
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim reportedly wants his club to move for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande in January.Oct 22, 08:33
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Manchester United transfer news: Ruben Amorim 'keen' to be reunited with Sporting Lisbon star
Following Ruben Amorim's recent Premier League victories, Manchester United strategise to secure reinforcements for a weak position.Oct 21, 00:48
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