Sam Fonseca

2016 was 10 years ago. Pokémon Go. Harambe. Life was good. And for Sporting fans? It felt perfect. Until Bryan Ruiz missed the easiest chance of his entire career. A miss that didn’t just end a season, it triggered one of the biggest butterfly effects in football history. 🧵

@KingJeff33 If Pote leaves I think it wouldn’t hurt to get a winger off the bench. Especially with the injuries we had this season, although Flávio has really impressed me in pre season a

@SamFonsecaa Backup left back Starting right back And a starting keeper to replace Rui Silva Close the roster We don’t need wingers unless we sell Geny. Sporting is LOADED!

Sporting’s recruitment has been fantastic this year, but I think they still need a starting right back and a winger to make it a 10/10 window. Also a little concerned with the lack of experience in the team, Rui Silva and Nuno Santos the most experienced players in the squad.

I think since Coates left, Sporting have missed a natural leader and a calming presence, especially in defence. As good as Inacio, Quaresma and Ba are, I think they’re missing someone who has experience in big competitions and moments, something that showed last year.

@111GWB @SamFonsecaa Very good off his line - one of his best qualities, impressive given his physical stature. Very punch heavy and risk-averse on crosses, far from the most frequent claimer. Safe, sufficient, but can definitely grow in this aspect.

POGDOUMBIA!

@111GWB Agreed with out Kevin sums it up:

@SamFonsecaa Whats he like with his feet? How quick of the line is he? And does he come for crosses?

Newcastle are getting a goalkeeper who is ready to be the number one right now, but still a huge ceiling. Since being the number one for 2 seasons, Lukáš Horníček has become a great shot stopper, excelling in big games domestically and in Europe for Braga. A fantastic signing.

@kevinaraujof @danjpeg Agreed!

@danjpeg @SamFonsecaa Calm presence (biggest contrast to Ramsdale chaotic style and Pope's form) and is comfortable stepping forward to distribute but certainly one who opts to play safer when short and arguably better playing longer. Braga are ball dominant and he's certainly not a detriment.

Really excited to see Rafael Nel over a full season. I know it’s only pre season, so it’s important not to get carried away, but the improvement in his game has been really noticeable. He looks far more confident, composed and ready for first team football.

Doumbia might be him

@TiagoRevamped Vitória relegated first season is nuts

First season on FM26. Won every competition, and the league was unbeaten. Definitely a balanced game

Is Sporting becoming part of BlueCo? A reported stake being bought, a recent history of deals, and some very interesting timing… Could Sporting CP really be the next club to join the BlueCo network? Or is it just a good relationship? youtu.be/uX8xmoJAy8k?is…

@thebigchris69 Trying to cop the home shirt but it won’t let me 😭😭

@SamFonsecaa What you copping my man

Has anyone had an issue on Loja Verde where is just keeps saying your address is invalid?

O Pafos de Sá Pinto, fez uma reviravolta espetacular frente ao Hadjuk Split, confirmado a passagem à fase seguinte das eliminatórias da Liga Europa. Por lá atuam muitas caras conhecidas dos portugueses: 🇧🇷 David Luiz (ex-Benfica) 🇨🇻 João Correia (ex-Chaves/Vitória SC) 🇵🇹 Guga (ex-Benfica/Famalicão/Rio Ave) 🇵🇹 Pêpê Rodrigues (ex-Benfica/Estoril/Vitória SC/Famalicão) 🇵🇹 Alexandre Brito (ex-Sporting) 🇵🇹 Domingos Quina (ex-Vizela) 🇧🇷 Jajá (ex-Casa Pia) 🇧🇷 Anderson Silva (ex-Famalicão/Vitória SC) 🇧🇷 Biel (ex-Sporting)

Even though I find them slightly overrated. Here’s my obligatory Airport pint

this game is hilarious man

Words for @forestfocuspod regarding ex-Famalicão midfielder Gustavo Sá in the morning, more words for @tfNUFC regarding @SCBragaOficial goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček in the evening. Safe to say that I've had less productive days - always a privilege to cover Portuguese football 🙏