The President of Braga Antonio Salvador has confirmed that former Braga coach Domingos Paciencia is heading to Sporting as the clubs new coach for next season. Salvador spoke to Sport TV and wished Domingos the best in his coaching career but made it clear that he did not wish Sporting any luck in the process.

By Dominic Vieira, writing from Lancaster, England

Tonight, at precisely 19:45pm, the ball starts rolling for the Europa League Final in Dublin. A final contested between two Portuguese clubs from the north of the nation, FC Porto vs Braga. But I'm sure you're all aware of that.

Domingos has let it be known to the Portuguese media today that he will be leaving Braga at the conclusion of the season. Domingos who took over Braga's head coach position on June 23, 2009 did not disclose where he may be heading but told reporters that his last game as Braga coach would be the Europa League Final against FC Porto.

Domingos Braga's head coach received hundreds of congratulations from family, friends and colleagues after his victory Thursday over Benfica and earning Braga their first ever trip to a European Final but one of the more special messages came from the Special One himself Jose Mourinho. Mourinho congratulated Domingos on the great work he has done at Braga and wished him luck in the finals.