Sporting unveils Nestory Irankunda with Michael Jackson song

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:53 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Sporting unveils Nestory Irankunda with Michael Jackson song

Summary

Sporting CP announced the signing of Australian forward Nestory Irankunda on August 15. The club used a video inspired by Michael Jackson's song 'Bad' to confirm the player's arrival. Irankunda, 20, previously played for Watford and scored once at this year’s World Cup. His confident display included dance moves reminiscent of the pop icon. Further details about his integration into the team have yet to be disclosed.

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Key Details

•Sporting CP announced Nestory Irankunda's signing on August 15.
•The reveal featured a Michael Jackson-inspired video.
•Irankunda is 20 years old and played for Watford before joining.
•He scored one goal during the World Cup this year.
•More details on his role with the team are pending.

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Sporting got creative on Saturday (15) to unveil their new signing for the season.The Portuguese club used a Michael Jackson song to make the arrival of Australian player Nestory Irankunda official.Th...
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