Frederico Varandas
Frederico Varandas is the president of Sporting CP, a prominent football club in Portugal. Known for his straightforward approach, he recently stirred controversy by explaining the club's decision not to send condolences following the death of Pinto da Costa, citing long-standing rivalries and institutional values.
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Frederico Varandas has a contentious relationship with André Villas-Boas, marked by animosity and distrust.
Villas-Boas: “Varandas dá-me muito trabalho, não confio nele. Rui Costa é um senhor” | Futebol
Portugal· 2026-05-28
Frederico Varandas defended Luis Suárez and accused André Villas-Boas of lying.
Luis Suárez está en graves problemas en Portugal y piden dura sanción por gesto que hizo tras anotar con Sporting: 'Llamó ladrón al árbitro'
Colombia· 2026-03-04
Frederico Varandas, the president of Sporting, accused FC Porto of playing with the Discipline Council of the Portuguese Football Federation.
Presidente do Sporting acusa FC Porto de brincar com Conselho de Disciplina | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2026-02-17
Frederico Varandas is the current president of Sporting and a candidate for re-election.
Frederico Varandas e Bruno Sorreluz são candidatos à presidência do Sporting | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2026-02-12
Frederico Varandas, the president of Sporting, was present at Rui Patrício's farewell ceremony.
Rui Patrício pendura as luvas: “Tive convites, mas queria terminar agora” | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-12-13
Frederico Varandas criticized André Villas-Boas and the FC Porto for alleged coercion against referee Fábio Veríssimo.
Presidente do Sporting pede a árbitros que “escrevam tudo” critica Villas-Boas | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-11-15
Frederico Varandas, the president of Sporting, was hit by a water bottle after the match.
Santa Clara-Sporting: Varandas atingido por garrafa, açorianos queixam-se do árbitro | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-11-09
Frederico Varandas is the president of Sporting and has been in this position for seven years.
Sporting aponta a 200 milhões de investimento em Alvalade | SportingPortugal· 2025-10-10
Frederico Varandas is the president of Sporting and was mentioned in relation to Mourinho's coaching decisions.
Mourinho não aceitava Sporting ou FC Porto tão depressa como aceitou o Benfica | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-09-22
Frederico Varandas is the president of Sporting, overseeing significant financial growth and player investments.
Sporting regista recorde de volume de negócios e 20 milhões de lucro em 2024-25 | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-09-11Frederico Varandas is under scrutiny for how he handled the replacement of Gyökeres.
O “all in” dos candidatos contra o bicampeão | FutebolPortugal· 2025-08-08
Frederico Varandas, president of Sporting, attended the homage to Jorge Costa.
Jorge Costa: centenas de pessoas para homenagear o “bicho”, que “tinha mística” | FutebolPortugal· 2025-08-06
Frederico Varandas was satisfied with the agreement reached for Gyökeres's transfer.
O Arsenal ficou com Gyökeres e o Sporting ficou com milhões para gastar | FutebolPortugal· 2025-07-26
Frederico Varandas imposed conditions on the transfer negotiations for Viktor Gyökeres.
Gyökeres ruma mesmo ao Arsenal. Reencontro com Amorim sem efeito | Mercado de transferênciasPortugal· 2025-07-22
Frederico Varandas is the president of Sporting Lisbon who commented on Gyökeres' situation.
ganz schön blöd – schon wieder streikt ein kickender Millionär
Switzerland· 2025-07-15
Frederico Varandas is the president of Sporting CP who promised to release Gyokeres this summer.
Gyokeres Menangkan Hati Arsenal, Misi Balas Dendam Dimulai
Indonesia· 2025-07-14
Club president Frederico Varandas strongly rebuts the strategy employed by Gyökeres and his representatives.
Gyökeres har gått ut i «streik» – klubbpresidenten svarer
Norway· 2025-07-13Frederico Varandas is the president of Sporting and is involved in the disciplinary actions regarding Viktor Gyökeres.
Frederico Varandas garante que Gyökeres terá multa pesada | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-07-12Frederico Varandas is the president of Sporting who is inflexible in accepting a proposal for Gyökeres.
Gyökeres testa limites e Sporting prepara medidas | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-07-11
Frederico Varandas, the president of Sporting, stated that they do not need to sell Viktor Gyökeres.
Gyökeres nekter å møte opp i PortugalNorway· 2025-07-11Frederico Varandas was convicted for calling Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa a 'bandit'.
Varandas condenado a pagar 12.200 euros por chamar “bandido” a Pinto da Costa | FutebolPortugal· 2025-07-02
Frederico Varandas has stated that the club will not sell Viktor Gyökeres cheaply.
Gyökeres nekter å returnere til Sporting etter krangel med klubbpresidentenNorway· 2025-06-30
Frederico Varandas, the president of Sporting, admitted the strong probability of Viktor Gyökeres leaving the club.
Varandas admite “forte probabilidade” de Gyökeres sair do Sporting | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-06-29Frederico Varandas, the president of Sporting, described the criticism surrounding the final of the Taça de Portugal as 'disproportionate noise'.
Varandas classifica críticas sobre a final da Taça de “ruído desproporcionado”Portugal· 2025-05-29
Frederico Varandas, the president of Sporting, delivered a calm and well-received speech after Carlos Moedas.
Carlos Moedas quis falar com o Sporting e acabou a falar sozinho | Sporting campeão 2024/25Portugal· 2025-05-19
Frederico Varandas, the president of Sporting, was suspended for 51 days for criticizing refereeing.
Frederico Varandas suspenso 51 dias por críticas à arbitragem | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-04-05
Frederico Varandas made several statements about Augusto Inácio during an interview.
Augusto Inácio admite processar Frederico Varandas por denúncia caluniosa | SportingPortugal· 2025-02-25
Frederico Varandas is the president of Sporting and has expressed satisfaction with the concern shown by rivals Benfica and FC Porto regarding his club's performance.
Proença apelou à união mas Sporting, FC Porto e Benfica mantêm troca de “mimos” | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-02-24
Frederico Varandas explained the club's decision not to send condolences to FC Porto following the death of Pinto da Costa.
Frederico Varandas e o silêncio na morte de Pinto da Costa: “Seria uma hipocrisia” | Futebol nacionalPortugal· 2025-02-22
