In anticipation of the duel with Rio Ave, for the 16th round of the League, the Sporting coach commented on the fact that he had received the award from Maisfutebol for Personality of the Year. Rui Borges praised the team and adapted a well-known expression by Ruben Amorim. Personality of the year for Maisfutebol «I feel flattered. A personality of the year award makes it seem like I'm a very important person... And I honestly don't think so. [risos]. I'm happy because it's something that represents the team. I'm nobody if you don't believe what I say. The trophies reflect daily and annual work. I have a lot of confidence in what our work is. There are days that seem less good but I always hold on to them in a positive way. People say 'it's going to be fine'. And I say 'it's gone well'. I hope that 2026 will be a very good year, with good health. If there is health, we will pursue the rest.” One-year review at Sporting «I didn't have difficult days, I only had happy days. Even when we lost trophies, I was happy because I was playing for it and at Sporting. I'm always very positive, we don't always win everything but even on those days I was happy. The happiest? It is difficult. The day of the presentation is memorable for me. Championship day is every coach’s dream. And the Portuguese Cup, especially because there were my parents at the stadium.”