The moment of greeting between Jorge Jesus and Roberto Mancini before Sporting-Galatasaray
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The moment of greeting between Jorge Jesus and Roberto Mancini before Sporting-Galatasaray

Record9 September 2026 at 20:15

The national team coaches of Portugal and Italy, Jorge Jesus and Roberto Mancini, greeted each other before the game between Sporting and Galatasaray, which took place at Alvalade. The moment of closeness between the two coaches drew attention at the start of the Europa League match.

Roberto Mancini traveled to Sporting's stadium specifically to observe Issa Doumbia, a player of interest to the Italian national team. The 25-year-old French midfielder has been followed by international scouts in recent seasons.

The game between the Lions and Galatasaray was part of the Europa League group stage. Issa Doumbia, who has represented Sporting since 2023, has attracted interest from various European clubs due to his consistent performance in the Portuguese league.

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