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AS Roma-Sporting CP: Rui Borges in Rome

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo28 August 2026 at 21:35

Rui Borges, Sporting CP's coach, traveled to Rome to lead the Lions in the challenge against AS Roma, in a match of the league phase of the Champions League. The match is part of the European competition organized by UEFA.

The Roman team is led by Gian Piero Gasperini in the technical command. The Italian coach manages AS Roma in this edition of the Champions League.

Sporting CP has eleven players of Portuguese nationality in its squad. This information highlights the strong Portuguese component present in the Lisbon club.

The match in Rome represents another game in the league phase of the Champions League, where teams compete to secure qualification for the subsequent phases of the competition.

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