Mário Borges, son of Sporting coach Rui Borges, is making headlines for successfully balancing a burgeoning football career with rigorous university studies in Portugal.
The young athlete recently proved a key player in the Portuguese Cup, helping his team, Alpendorada, secure a 3-1 victory over Estrela da Amadora in the latest round of the competition.
Beyond the pitch, Borges is concurrently pursuing a degree in Sports Science at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD).
His father, Rui Borges, a prominent figure in Portuguese football coaching Sporting, has expressed immense pride in his son’s dual achievements, highlighting UTAD’s recognition of Mário’s efforts on social media.
Mário Borges is also set to be featured in an upcoming report on Sport TV, further detailing his unique trajectory as both a student and an athlete.