Sporting rejected major bids from Inter and Liverpool for Joao Mario, claims father

The father of Joao Mario has claimed Sporting CP rejected significant bids from Inter and Liverpool for the Portugal international.

The 23-year-old has been the subject of heavy transfer speculation after his excellent performances in his country's surprise triumph at Euro 2016.

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