The Portuguese attributes his success with the Lisbon club to his unwavering loyalty to a simple Casio watch, which he believes played a role in revitalizing the team following Ruben Amorim’s turbulent departure.
During the intense Dérbi de Lisboa on Friday, Sporting’s head coach, Rui Borges, might glance at what he considers his good luck charm—a black Casio watch.
Purchased for €20 during his time at Mirandela, his hometown club in north-east Portugal, 150km from Porto, the watch represents his superstitious side and has been a constant companion from his early days as an amateur coach to his current position on the international stage of club football.
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