Sporting retain the trophy after defeating Porto on penalties.
The possibility of seeing two Portuguese managers in the final of the competition has come to an end.
The Portuguese manager is to return to the club that sacked him just a few months ago as they attempt to steer clear of relegation.
A selection of underused players that could make the inaugural competition next June.
One of the top scorers of Ligue 1, Sala played for Portuguese minnows FC Crato early in his career.
The Brazilian has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool and looks set to finally have his future resolved.