André Sousa pens extended deal with Sporting CP

Following closely after the announcement of an extension with handball star Ivan Nikcevic, the Alvalade futsal goalkeeper André Sousa has also put pen to paper.

"I am really happy to carry on here. This is the extension of the last three years of hard work", said Sousa, setting out his ambition for the coming season and the inauguration of the João Rocha Arena: "In terms of objectives we want more of the same: to win every competition we are in. I am sure every team is looking forward to their first match in the new arena, just like the fans are."

João Matos, Anilton and André Sousa feature for Portugal

Jorge Braz announced his national futsal sqaud list for the coming Euro 2018 qualifiers against Latvia, Finland and Romania.

Portugal to take on Russia on the 27th and 29th of January

Jorge Braz has included three Sporting CP athletes in his squad for two coming friendlies against Russia.

Pedro Cary, João Matos and André Sousa are the three from Alvalade who will feature. 

Jorge Braz includes eight Alvalade futsal stars

A total of eight Sporting players feature in the Portuguese preliminary squad list for the European Futsal Championships, taking place in Serbia from the 2nd of February.

João Benedito, André Sousa, Djô, João Matos, Pedro Cary, Paulinho, Fábio Lima and Miguel Ângelo are the eight selected, while Alex Merlim and Rodolfo Fortino are on the respective list for the Italians.

Portugal will take part in Group A, along with Slovenia and Serbia.