05-12-2025 09:00 via theguardian.com

Rui Borges’s timely Sporting revival built on talent and a lucky charm

Head coach credits loyalty to his trusty Casio watch for helping him lift the Lisbon club after Ruben Amorim’s messy exitIf there is a stoppage in what is sure to be a supercharged Dérbi de Lisboa on Friday, the Sporting head coach, Rui Borges, will likely look down to check the watch he considers a lucky charm.The black Casio – bought for €20 while still playing for his hometown club Mirandela in north-east Portugal, 150km inland from Porto – is a symbol of his sup
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