UNSHAKEABLE TOGETHERNESS

The collective effort trumping the individual has been a running theme of Sporting’s season. In December, after a controversial draw away to Famalicao left Sporting furious at the officials, Amorim uttered a phrase that has become a rallying call among the squad: “Onde vai

um, vão todos” – where one goes, we all go. The motto has been repeated ceaselessly in post-match interviews and on social media.

The fact there are few standout stars has also helped foster an indomitable spirit of togetherness, no doubt responsible for a remarkable series of late goals that have turned impending defeats into draws or draws into wins. By early March, goals scored after the 80th minute had earned Sporting 15 extra points.