Riot police called as Sporting fans protest after defeat

Riot police were called in after angry Sporting fans gathered outside the team's headquarters to protest following a Portuguese Cup defeat to modest Chaves, continuing an unhappy season for their team. Sporting were beaten 1-0 on Tuesday night, ending any realistic hopes of winning a major trophy this season. The players faced their first protest as they left the stadium where dozens of angry supporters waited by the team bus, forcing riot police to form a cordon around the vehicle.
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