#Sporting U23 duo Sebastián Osorio and Sergio Siza, both 18, are being monitored by the Colombian Football Federation. Osorio is also eligible for Peru, while Siza recently joined Sporting after leaving Famalicão’s U17s. [via @Ruizrjcamilo]

Rui Borges is expected to remain in charge of #Sporting for Friday’s game against Casa Pia, despite continued fan protests. The Taça da Liga win has eased some pressure, but his future remains uncertain ahead of the Champions League trip to London. [via @abolapt]

🚨BREAKING: Rui Borges is already under threat tonight [via @cmjornal]

#Sporting advance in the league cup without convincing

GOAL! Pedro Lima makes it 2-0 for #Sporting against Marítimo!

HT: #Sporting goes 1-0 up against Marítimo just before halftime! Thoughts?

GOAL! Pedro Lima breaks the deadlock and puts #Sporting ahead, 1-0!

Jesse Derry hits the post after a superb free kick!

Sporting start applying pressure early, as Jesse Derry puts the ball in the back of the net, but the goal is disallowed due to offside

The bench is made of 100% Alcochete youngsters: 🧤Diego Calai, Francisco Silva 🛡️Rodrigo Dias, Salvador Blopa, Lucas Taibo 🧠Mateo Tanlongo, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Samuel Justo ⚽️Rafael Nel, Mauro Couto, Paulo Cardoso

This is how #Sporting will shape tonight to face CS Marítimo! Thoughts?

Leonardo Jardim will leave Flamengo in December, even if he wins the Brazilian league title. The Portuguese coach has been linked with #Sporting. [via @ESPNBrasil]

Abel Ferreira and Leonardo Jardim have reportedly emerged as potential candidates for the #Sporting job, according to @abolapt and @ESPNBrasil. Who do you believe is the right person to lead the club forward?

Tuesday’s clash with Marítimo could decide Rui Borges’ future at #Sporting, with his position increasingly fragile. Abel Ferreira and Leonardo Jardim remain admired options, but may only be available in December. [via @abolapt]

Rui Borges will be in the dugout for #Sporting today, but his position remains uncertain. The club’s decision to keep him in charge for the match does not guarantee his future, with the coach still under serious pressure. [via @Record_Portugal]

Abel Ferreira and Leonardo Jardim are reportedly among the names considered if Rui Borges leaves before December. Abel is 99% certain to remain at Palmeiras until the end of 2027, with no talks or contact currently underway. [via @ESPNBrasil]

Frederico Varandas is still assessing Rui Borges’ future at #Sporting but is in no rush to make a decision. The president will not let growing fan protests dictate his decision. [via @Record_Portugal]

🚨Rui Borges and Varandas did not meet this morning [via @maisfutebol]

🚨BREAKING: Decision day at Alvalade. Rui Borges’ future is under review at #Sporting. [via @CabineSport]