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SportsJesse Derry joins Sporting, wears Ronaldo's former No.28 jersey
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Jesse Derry, a 19-year-old English winger, made his second-half appearance for Sporting in a friendly match against Celtic, wearing the number 28 jersey. This number holds significance as it was the same number used by Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7) during his time at Sporting's Alvalade stadium. Derry expressed his delight at joining Sporting and called it a privilege to wear Ronaldo's former number. The match ended in a dominant 4-1 victory for Sporting, with the team scoring three goals in eight minutes. The article also covers other Sporting news, including praise from youngster Eduardo Felicíssimo and comments from women's team forward Carla Armengol about ambition for the upcoming season.
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Jesse Derry Delighted with Sporting, Pays Tribute to Ronaldo: "It's a Privilege to Wear His Number"
The 19-year-old English winger made his second-half appearance in Sporting's friendly against Celtic, wearing the number 28 jersey — the same number Cristiano Ronaldo wore during his time at Alvalade.
- Scored three goals in eight minutes during Sporting's emphatic victory over Celtic
- Eduardo Felicíssimo reveals Rui Borges' request and praises Sporting's display: "The work has been fantastic"
- Jesse Derry: an Englishman in search of fame
Eduardo Felicíssimo Reveals Rui Borges' Request and Praises Sporting's Display: "The Work Has Been Fantastic"
The Sporting youngster, who played as a centre-back in the 4-1 win against Celtic, stated that the training camp in the Algarve has been "very positive."
- Three goals in eight minutes in Sporting's emphatic victory over Celtic
- Derry delighted with Sporting and pays tribute to Ronaldo: "It's a privilege to wear his number"
Carla Armengol Guarantees There Is No Lack of Ambition: "We Want to Take Sporting to the Top"
The Spanish forward of the Lionesses heads into the 2026/27 season with confidence, having learned from her first season in Portugal.
Three Goals in Eight Minutes in Sporting's Emphatic Victory Over Celtic
Sporting defeated Celtic 4-1 in the Algarve.
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