Benfica dominates Sporting in water polo; Jorginho demands change at Portuguesa

In Portuguese women's water polo, Benfica defeated Sporting CP with a decisive 28-5 victory during the opening of the Campeonato de Portugal A1 2026/27 season. The match, held at the Algés Pool, saw Benfica establish an early 7-0 lead. Joana Arromba and Madalena Lousa were top scorers for Benfica, each contributing five goals.

In Brazilian football, Jorginho, the technical coordinator for Portuguesa, announced a shift in the club's culture for the 2027 season. During a press conference for new coach Márcio Zanardi, Jorginho emphasized that the era of 'mordomias' (privileges) is over, demanding greater commitment and personality from players to achieve promotion to Série C. He noted that the football department will operate through collective responsibility, where successes and failures are shared by the entire staff and leadership.