Sá Pinto: “Recusei o Real Madrid para ficar no Sporting”

EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 1H

Sá Pinto: “Recusei o Real Madrid para ficar no Sporting”

from Ontem Já Era Tarde · host Luís Aguilar

Ricardo Sá Pinto é um daqueles jogadores que deixa marca nos adeptos do Sporting. Uma ligação emocional que resiste ao tempo. Contratado ao Salgueiros na época 1994/95, criou desde logo um vínculo especial com as bancadas de Alvalade. Um laço tão forte que ainda hoje lhe vale a alcunha de “Coração de Leão”.   Mais tarde, transferiu-se para a Real Sociedad e, após três épocas em Espanha, teve nova oportunidade de regressar ao clube do coração. “Voltei com aquela vontade de ganhar um campeonato e jogar uma Champions pelo Sporting. Consegui ambas”, recorda.   Mas apenas 15 dias depois de assinar novamente pelos leões, no verão de 2000, surgiu uma proposta que poucos recusariam: “Os dirigentes do Sporting na altura podem confirmar. O Real Madrid quis contratar-me e estava nas minhas mãos.” Sá Pinto tinha dado nas vistas na liga espanhola. Especialmente num jogo em que deixou Roberto Carlos, um dos melhores laterais-esquerdos da história, em agonia. O Real não ficou indiferente. Florentino Pérez, já então presidente dos merengues, chegou a afirmar publicamente que faltava pouco para que Sá Pinto se juntasse a Luís Figo, o primeiro galáctico da sua era. E Figo também fez pressão para voltar a ter Sá Pinto ao seu lado. Ambos tinham sido colegas nos leões e passaram muitos anos a jogar lado a lado na Seleção Nacional.   Mas o negócio não se concretizou. “O Sporting seria ressarcido em dinheiro e com jogadores. Se eu quisesse sair, tinha saído. Mas, por incrível que pareça, disse não ao Real Madrid. Tinha acabado de voltar ao meu clube e trair o Sporting não é a minha forma de estar.” Sá Pinto admite que a decisão não foi fácil e garante que, se estivesse noutro clube estrangeiro, talvez não hesitasse. Mas o sportinguismo falou mais alto.   A escolha acabou por ser recompensada. Em 2001/2002, já em Alvalade, foi peça importante na equipa que conquistou o título nacional, orientada pelo romeno Lazslo Boloni, e ao lado de nomes como Schmeichel, João Vieira Pinto ou Jardel — que lhe tinha escapado na primeira passagem pelo clube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOW PLAYING

Sá Pinto: “Recusei o Real Madrid para ficar no Sporting”

0:00 1:00:47

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

GSMC Classics: Soldiers of the Press GSMC Podcast Network Soldiers of the Press, was a war drama series, that ran from 1942 to 1945. The program, narrated by correspondents from the United Press, Walter Cronkike and Harrison Salisbury, told recent news from action during World War II. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Classics: Stars over Hollywood GSMC Podcast Network Stars over Hollywood was a variety radio show that ran from 1941 to 1954, on CBS. The show featured stories of drama and romance with some comedy in them and starred big stars such as Alan Ladd, Joan Crawford, Mary Astor, Phil Harris, and Basil Rathbone. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Solving for Change MOBIA Technology Innovations Solving for Change welcomes business and technology leaders to share stories of bold business transformation within complex organizations. In an era when technology and markets are changing around businesses, the key to staying competitive is to evolve in response to those changes.  MOBIA’s Mike Reeves and Marc LeBlanc investigate business transformation, deconstructing the challenges, ambitions, and market disruptions that drive companies to embark on transformation journeys, and exploring their unique approaches to achieving meaningful outcomes.  What sparks leaders to pursue business transformation? How do they overcome the challenges along the way? What are the keys to creating enduring change?  Through in-depth conversations with business and technology leaders, Mike and Marc answer these questions and explore how businesses evolve by pulling four key transformation levers: people, process, technology, and culture. AI, Government, and the Future Corner Alliance Welcome to AI, Government, and the Future, a podcast by Corner Alliance. We explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, government, and the future. Join us as we dive into the latest AI advancements, government policies, and innovative strategies to shape the future of our society. Whether you're a policy maker, venture capitalist, academic, or industry leader, this podcast will provide valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions to help you navigate the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on government. Tune in to AI, Government, and the Future to stay ahead in this transformative era.
URL copied to clipboard!