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'I started crying'- Leao was left waiting on a van for days at Benfica

AC Milan forward Rafael Leao revealed he was close to signing for his boyhood dream club Benfica, but the move fell through after the club failed to keep their promise of sending a van to pick him up for training. The setback left Leao in tears and ultimately led him to join Benfica’s arch-rivals Sporting CP, where he would go on to make his senior debut before eventually leaving Portugal.

'Took longer to adapt to Gyokeres' - Sporting thriving with Luis Suarez

Sporting CP are not feeling the absence of Viktor Gyokeres after the Swedish international signed for Arsenal over the summer. The Portuguese giants have signed Luis Suarez to succeed Gyokeres, with the Colombian striker earning high praise from team-mate Pedro Goncalves. In six games for the club since his arrival, Suarez has been directly involved in as many goals.

Luis Suarez in 'a dream' after four-goal heroics

Sporting CP’s record signing Luis Suarez says he is living "a dream" after he scored four goals for Colombia against Venezuela.

Al-Nassr v Al-Ahli - Saudi Super Cup Final

Ronaldo was almost my brother-in-law, says ex-Sporting star

Mario Jardel has shared a surprising personal story that his sister briefly dated a teenage Cristiano Ronaldo when they were teammates at Sporting CP.

'Rejected offers to treble his wages' - Sporting president hails Hjulmand

Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas was full of acknowledgement while speaking about some star players, seemingly taking a swipe at Viktor Gyokeres.

Gyokeres hits back at critics of Sporting exit

Viktor Gyokeres has hit back at critics of his move to Arsenal, as he insists he did not disrespect Sporting CP before sealing his move to north London.

📽️ | Brady gifts $86k Ronaldo rookie card to IShowSpeed

Birmingham investor and NFL icon Tom Brady has gifted a rare Cristiano Ronaldo rookie card, which could be worth $86,000, to CR7 superfan IShowSpeed.

Trent & the UCL draw's biggest winners and losers

Whether he's on the pitch or the bench, the Scouser is set for a hostile reception at Anfield, while the champions have been dealt a bad hand

Nottingham Forest FC v Brentford FC - Premier League

Jota Silva chooses Sporting CP over Leeds as Forest exit nears

Nottingham Forest winger Jota Silva has struggled for minutes and now looks set to return to Portugal with Sporting CP after rejecting Leeds.

Sporting CP v SL Benfica - Portuguese Super Cup

AC Milan reach €27m agreement to sign Sporting CP striker

AC Milan are closing in on Sporting CP striker Conrad Harder, but the Dane forward prefers a move to France.

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr rejected in by Sporting CP star

Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincao has turned down Al-Nassr’s lucrative offer, preferring to stay in Portugal over a move to Saudi Arabia.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Brentford FC - Premier League

Man Utd's backup plan for Baleba revealed with £50m star eyed

Manchester United are reportedly lining up a shock move for Sporting CP's powerhouse captain Morten Hjulmand after their pursuit of Brighton's Carlos Baleba hit a wall, with the Seagulls demanding a jaw-dropping £120 million for their Cameroonian star. United boss Ruben Amorim is desperate to bring Baleba to Old Trafford, but Brighton's sky-high asking price left Old Trafford chiefs wincing.

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Swedish police suspect Gyokeres transfer led to attempted shooting

Swedish police reportedly suspect that the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP to Arsenal led to an attempted shooting in Stockholm.

CR7 praises former Sporting CP icon Gyokeres after Arsenal move

Cristiano Ronaldo hailed former Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres as a 'special player' following the striker's move to Arsenal this summer. Gyokeres signed for the Gunners for a whopping £64 million (€74m/$86m) transfer fee, including bonuses related to appearances, goals and assists. The striker was in demand in the transfer market after a successful season at Sporting, where he scored 54 goals.

Birmingham City v Nottingham Forest - Pre-Season Friendly

Sporting confident of signing Jota Silva despite Forest resistance

Sporting CP are set to submit a new bid for Nottingham Forest striker Jota Silva, who is eager to make a return to Portugal.

Juve eye Brighton star as Hjulmand alternative

Juventus are monitoring Brighton's Matt O'Riley as a possible alternative to Morten Hjulmand amid Sporting CP's high asking price for the midfielder.

Isak, Neymar & the most dramatic transfer sagas of all time

The Newcastle striker is at the centre of this summer's longest-running tug of war in a throwback to some epic transfer tussles of the past

FC Barcelona v SL Benfica - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg

Leeds learn asking price of Benfica star Luis

Leeds United are reportedly exploring options to bolster their midfield ahead of the new Premier League campaign, with Portuguese talent Florentino Luís emerging as a serious target. The Whites are reportedly among a trio of English clubs interested in luring the Benfica player to England this summer, as they look to add strength and depth to Daniel Farke’s squad.

Gyokeres' agent slams Sporting CP over Arsenal debacle

Viktor Gyokeres' agent has accused Sporting CP of disrespecting the striker amid the transfer saga that finally resulted in the Swede joining Arsenal.

Gyokeres admits journey to Arsenal has been 'tough'

Viktor Gyokeres admits he has gone on a "tough" journey to get to Arsenal after completing his big-money move to the Gunners this summer.

Gyokeres 'defined an era' as Sporting boss opens up on exit

Sporting CP boss Rui Borges has no qualms about the club's new striker stepping up to replace Viktor Gyokeres, who "defined an era" at the club.

Sporting CP v Villarreal - Pre-Season Friendly

Sporting raise asking price for Man Utd & Juve target Hjulmand

Sporting CP have set an €80 million price tag on Mortem Hjulmand to fend off interest from Juventus and Manchester United.

Man Utd lodge Hjulmand bid as Juve circle

Manchester United have made a €40 million bid for Sporting CP star Morten Hjulmand but face competition from Juventus for the midfielder.

Arsenal sign Viktor Gyokeres!

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP, with the Swedish international set to wear the iconic No.14 previously worn by legends such as Thierry Henry.

📽️ | Sporting strip Gyokeres of number as Arsenal move looms

Viktor Gyokeres has already been replaced by Sporting, with Conrad Harder to operate as the club's No.9 for the 2025/26 season. After two successful years leading the line in Portugal, Gyokeres is now set for a Premier League challenge and Sporting are prepared for a new era without their talismanic striker.

Revealed: The bonus payments Arsenal must pay Sporting for Gyokeres

Arsenal’s hunt for a top-tier striker has finally concluded with the imminent arrival of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The deal, which could reach a staggering £63.5 million, represents one of Arsenal's biggest investments in recent years as Mikel Arteta strengthens his frontline for the 2025/26 season.

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