As a player, Sporting gave me a lot, allowing me to play for the national team, join one of the best leagues in the world and return home twice. I only repaid them with a Super Cup and a national championship, which felt more like their gift to me. That's something I regret, so as a coach I'd like to repay them with more titles because Sporting deserve it.
I know we'll face challenges, but I believe it will go well. If I had doubts and thought things might go wrong, I wouldn't be here. It hasn't even crossed my mind that it could go poorly.
Ruben leaves behind a legacy, and that legacy isn't only in titles, victories, and records but also in the unity he built among the squad, which is invaluable for the team's future success.
Pereira has previously managed Sporting's Under-23 side, taking charge of 53 games and winning 20 of those (D17 L16), averaging 1.45 points per match.
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