"We Are One"

Sporting CP Youth Squads were surprised this Thursday as new team members integrated their training session. 

Bruno Fernandes, Tiago Ilori, Jérémy Mathieu, Luciano Vietto and Joelson Fernandes from our Main Squad showed up fully equipped to train with the Young Lions of the U-6 and U-13 squads. 

The yound players had the opportunity to share the pitch with their idols and, above all, Sporting CP showed once again that "We Are One". 

Have a look at the fun photos from this special night.

Youngsters from the age of 6 to 19 with the chance to train with Sporting Clube de Portugal coaches

On the 29th of March Sporting Clube de Portugal signed an agreement with the company Agence BB Switzerland. This partnership has resulted in the organistion of SummerCamps in Switzerland from the 24th to the 28th of July 2017 and from the 31st of July to the 5th of August 2017, where youngsters from the age of 6 to 19 can take advantage of training under the guidance of Sporting Clube de Portugal. The Club will also be offering kits and providing logistics support for the SummerCamps. This is a unique opportunity for young athletes who live outside of Portugal, providing access to the training of one of the world’s best football academies with the guidance of Sporting CP’s coaches André Lourenço, Bernardo Bruschy and João Lourenço.

Sporting CP learn Champions League qualification fate

The draw for the UEFA Women's Champions League qualification round took place this Friday, handing Sporting CP a place in Group 8 along with BIIK-Kazygurt (Kazakhstan), do MTK Hungary (Hungary) and Hajvalia (Kosovo).

The qualification tournament will take place from the 22nd to the 28th of August, with the winner and best runner-up qualifying for the main competition.

UEFA Women's Champions League Schedule

Qualification round: 22nd to 28th of August

Last 32 draw: 1st of September

Last 32: 4th/5th and 11th/12th of October

Last 16 draw: 16th of October

Last 16 : 8th/9th and 15th/16th November

Quarter-final and semi-final draw: 24th of November

Quarter-finals: 21st/22nd and 28th and 29th of March

Semi-finals: 21st/22nd and 28th/29th of April 2018

Final: 24th of March 2018, Valeriy Lobanovskiy Stadium, Kiev (Ukraine)

Bruno Mascarenhas takes aim at support for illegal fan groups

Filipe Chaby

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Belenenses Futebol, SAD for the permanent transfer of the player Filipe Chaby, with Sporting SAD remaining with 50% of the player's economic rights.

Sporting SAD wishes Filipe Chaby the best of personal and professional success.

Bruno de Carvalho on the role of the latest Sporting Academy School

Bruno de Carvalho was in Guatemala this week to sign a cooperation agreement with Menedy FC, signalling the opening of the second Sporting Academy School in Central America. "Menedy FC have done a fantastic job. We want to work together responsibility and to give back to the community. Football is much more than just a business. Menedy FC are a great club, that is why we picked them. We recognise talent an a partner that shares our vision", said the Sporting CP leader at the signing ceremony.

His Menedy FC counterpart, Mario Meneses, also gave his personal backing to the new project: "This is an historic day for Guatemala, agreeing a deal with such a big club. Hopefully this year we will send two players across to Sporting CP. We want to open up doors in Europe and we will play like Sporting CP do. Now we have what we need to develop our athletes."

Alvalade strengthens position in Central America

Central America is taking on even more importance for the Sporting CP brand, with Guatemala announcing the opening of the latest Sporting Academy School.

The Sporting CP president Bruno de Carvalho and board member Luís Roque travelled to Guatemala this week to meet with the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Raúl Morales Moscoso.

On Monday a protocol was officially signed with Menedy FC, prior to a visit to the Guatamala Football Federation on Tuesday.

Sporting Academy Schools continue to be the number one choice for countries looking to get the best out of their young talent, with facilities already in Angola, South Africa, Spain, Canada, Equatorial Guinea, Cabo Verde, China, Singapore and Costa Rica.

There are also plans to reach out to more CPLP countries and invitations are also on the table in the United States, India, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Russia, Switzerland and Bulgaria.

July 2016 to March 2017 accounts released

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has presented its results for the period running from the 1st of July 2016 to the 1st of March 2017. SAD can boast its best turnover ever, with 138.8 million euros, supported "by a growth in all revenues and the two biggest sales of sports rights ever - João Mário for 40 million euros and Slimani for 30 million euros, with these amounts possibly increasing based on objectives. This turnover has provided a positive result of 35.089 million euros for the period", as noted in the latest financial overview.

Hadi Sacko

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Leeds United FC for the permanent transfer of the athlete Hadi Sacko, following the activation of the option to buy clause. The transfer is valued at 2,000,000.00€, with an additional 1,000,000.00€ based on objectives. The deal also grants Sporting SAD a 20% sell-on clause in any future transfer.

Sporting SAD wishes Hadi Sacko the best of personal and professional success.

Carlos Vieira on the newest Sporting Academy School

The first Sporting Academy School in China will officially open its doors in September this year. Vice-president Carlos Vieira was at the signing ceremony in Anshun and the Alvalade representative proved keen to explain te reasons for the new investment: "China has a plan in the long term, to take part in the World Cup, then to host one and to win one. That is an enormous ambition and we can share our know-how for contributing to that objective. We were made very welcome here. Football is a truly global sport and is the sport most played in Chinese Schools. Also we cannot overlook the benefit for the Sporting CP grand. The idea of opening a Sporting Academy School in such a huge country will allow us to work with the grassroots players in local schools. Anshun is one of the country's fastest growing cities."