Some of the best players in the world are now Sporting graduates. Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, has graduated from the Sports Academy.
The 38-year-old joined Manchester United from Sporting in 2004 and established himself as one of the best players in Europe. Ronaldo also played for Real Madrid and Juventus, winning various trophies with the club but his biggest success came during his time at Real Madrid where he won four Champions League titles, 3 FIFA Club World Cups, 2 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey titles. , two Spanish Super Cups and two UEFA Super Cups. Ronaldo has also won four Ballon d'Or titles with Los Blancos. He is currently the best player in the Saudi Pro League.
AC Milan striker Rafael Leao graduated from the Sports Academy and is currently one of the best wingers in Europe's top five leagues.
PSG defender Nuno Mendes is a graduate of the Sports Academy and the youngster has established himself as a starter for PSG's first team. He's been in his best form since joining the Parisians.
Fulham midfielder Palhinha graduated from the Sporting Academy and is currently one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. Roma goalkeeper Patricio is a Sporting academy graduate and he is one of the best shooters in Serie A. He was one of the best players on the pitch in Roma's 0-0 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League. League. His performance in the match helped Roma qualify for the Europa League final.
Here is the list of players who have graduated from Sporting Academy
Rafael Leao and Cristiano Ronaldo are forwards while Nuno Mendes, Podence, Mario, Carvalho and Palhinha are midfielders. Inacio, Dier and Djalo are the defenders while Patricio is the goalkeeper.
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Pep Guardiola compared Manchester City's match against Chelsea on Sunday to 'winning Wimbledon' in tennis as his side brace for title glory.
The Citizens will win the Premier League if Arsenal lose to Nottingham Forest on Saturday or if Guardiola's men beat Chelsea on Sunday.
City will be in high form when they take on the Blues after thrashing La Liga giants Real Madrid 4-0 in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final to advance to next month's final in Istanbul.
Asked if he had calmed down since Wednesday, Guardiola replied:
"Calm down? It's non-stop, of course we're happy to play the CL final. It doesn't stop, now comes the hard part.
"Players say that serving to win Wimbledon is the hardest part. Sunday's match is in our hands to win the most important competitions. It's October 11 every week. We're lucky. Lucky to have the chance to finish at home with his men. We have to take it.
On whether he ever doubted his ability to succeed in England, Guardiola added:
"I like myself so much, I never thought about it. I like myself very much, I think we're doing great, but expectations. I come without expectations, do what you are. want.
"I can't imagine, with the players and everyone here, doing what we did in the Premier League. I realized after 5, 6, 7 games in PL, how difficult it is. Quick learning, players and teams. Every day a little better, try to be a little better. Let's do better than yesterday, the players feel it and we can achieve it.
"You never think at the beginning of the season how it's going to be. Now we know it, three games left to win all the titles. How do we best prepare and come to these matches.
"Every game we win helps the next. Winning the PL as quickly as possible will help the next games, the FA Cup and the CL. I want to see the whole team stay focused. Big compliments. best when you win, disaster when you lose." We cannot forget reality.
The reality is United, Aston Villa. Chelsea haven't had the season they can imagine but that's Chelsea. The players there, I am not confused with the board. Done like the past few weeks, we'll be there. Being able to celebrate something unique, at home rather than outside. Football is about emotions, if we can do it at home, we have to do it.
On whether he watched Forest's game against Arsenal, Guardiola continued:
"I don't think so. Maybe we're having breakfast. I don't think so because we have a game the next day. Chelsea deserve it. In my mind I want to feel that we have to win to be champions and that's what we have to think, we can't control Nottingham. No matter what happens in Nottingham, we have to do our job, win our game.
"I don't have" [a bottle of iced champagne] because three days later we meet Brighton and Brighton can be a big deal if you're not yourself. We have time at the end of the season to celebrate. Tomorrow we can win, celebrate in the stadium with our people. I don't have time with the team.
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