Former Sporting Lisbon manager Miguel Cal spoke bluntly about William Carvalho’s announcement to Benfica.
Soccer rivalry is everything that is perpetuated in sport, exciting clashes, the right to brag and a collective dislike for the rival that brings together a total organization of the fans, but there are cases in which players and coaches decide to cross the hole a rival to another.
A prominent example of the Premier League is that of Sol Campbell, who left Tottenham Hotspur on a loose play and joined Arséne Wenger and Arsenal in one of the top settings in league history.
The hatred between the two clubs is mythical but there are others on the continent who can compete with the same disgust for their local rival. In Portugal, in particular, the capital of Lisbon, Benfica and Sporting are known for their rivalry rooted in Portuguese football. Culture.
The duo are two of Porto’s top three rivals in the league, Sporting has more recently become a team that can make their challenge bigger rather than fall.
Crossing the ditch is nothing entirely between the two groups and in a rather fun way, Benfica coach Jorge Jesús manages his time at the club after leaving and signing for Sporting, the city’s rival, in 2015. frustration and anger.
“Next year we will have a coach committed to Benfica and only interested in his ego and his bank balance,” said coach Joao Gabriel. “I thank George Jesus for the ingratitude he showed us. He showed us that we deserve to change.
Benfica President Luís Filipe Vieira also said: “I am disappointed but not surprised. “And yet, despite all the animosity, Jesus has now returned to Benfica as head coach.
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William Carvalho left Sporting Lisbon for La Liga and curiously Real Betis, it was wonderful because in the past the Portuguese midfielder had been linked to a multitude of great European clubs such as Arsenal.
Although his time in one of Europe’s hyperclubs never materialized, foreign Portuguese was a player established in the First Division and continued to develop, which has led to a growing but attractive interest in his Portuguese homeland.
However, it is not his former Sporting who is competing for his signature but that of his rivals Benfica, because with a record of having obtained former members of the club’s squad, they will agree with the transfer of their former player to Benfica, right?No way.
Former sports administrator Miguel Cal the “disgusting” proposal.
“He trained at Sporting. The game opened all the doors for him. It came out the way it came out. After he left, he told me that he enjoyed Sporting and his enthusiasts and never sought to hurt him. The Betis paid for his departure. At the first opportunity, will you return to Benfica?Is it who loves the game and its enthusiasts?With so many clubs to play in,” Miguel Cal said.
“Regardless. C is a huge sadness that considers this option. I spoke to him once, where he made great words about our club. If he agrees to move to Benfica, it is disgusting for a man. “
So far, no official offer has been reported, but one may be filed in the coming days.