Headlines: Sporting fires Pereira after just eight matches (Soccer 12/27)

Morning Footy: A soccer show from CBS Sports Golazo Network

Portuguese champions Sporting CP have struggled since the departure of Ruben Amorim to Manchester United and Amorim's replacement has paid the price. Sporting fired João Pereira as head coach after just eight matches in charge. They've dropped in the table standings and Rui Borges has been hired as his replacement. The group discuss the undertaking it will be at Sporting

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