Daniel Bragança, Elves Baldé, João Oliveira, Luís Maximiano and Thierry Correia all feature in Portuguese squad

The Portuguese Football Federation has announced its under-18 squad list for a coming encounter with Morocco. Daniel Bragança, Elves Baldé, João Oliveira, Luís Maximiano and Thierry Correia all feature, seeing Alvalade once again dominate the squad.

Thierry Correia, Luís Maximiano, Rafael Leão and Miguel Luís donate their Portugal shirts to the Alvalade museum

Miguel Luís, Rafael Leão, Thierry Correia and Luís Maximiano and the rest of the Sporting CP youth team were at the Sporting Museum this week, for the four to donate their European Championship winning shirts. Accompanying the group was president Bruno de Carvalho and scouting legend Aurélio Pereira.

The players were understandably pleased with the initiative, having earned their place in the Sporting Museum before even reaching the senior squad. "It is an hour to be part of this club. I know that in 100 or even 200 years my shirt will still be here and I couldn't be happier. Hopefully I will be somebody that other players look up to in the future, like I do with the players", said Luís Maximiano, followed in the same tone by Thierry Correia: "I feel really proud. I wasn't expecting this and I really don't know what to say. I want to carry on with the club and to come back with even more trophies."

Rafael Leão also had a big smile on his face, affirming: "I am really happy. This is a huge honour for us and motivates us to carry on putting the work in. I want to win a lot more titles here, starting with the national under-19 title." Last but not least, Miguel Luís highlighted the importance of the initiative: "It is an honour for us. To come here with the president is an honour. I don't feel nervous on the pitch anymore, but I did feel a bit here today."

Sporting CP under-19 coach Tiago Fernandes was also on hand to share his thoughts. "I have been with the lads for six years now, directly or indirectly. They are really strong mentally and they all really to keep on learning. This is the cherry on the top of the cake for what they have achieved", said Fernandes, backed up by Alvalade coaching legend, Aurélio Pereira.

17-year old defender signs until 2022

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Thierry Correia for the renewal of the player's contract until June 2022, with a buy-out clause of €45,000,000.00.

Sporting SAD wishes Thierry Correia the best of professional and person success.

Luís Maximiano, Thierry Correia, Miguel Luís and Rafael Leão all featured for Portugal

Portugal is the new European under-17 champion, after beating Spain 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

A total of four Alvalade youngsters featured in the Portuguese squad. Luís Maximiano and defender Thierry Correia featured on the bench for the final, while the midfielder Miguel Luís was introduced after 55 minutes and the forward Rafael Leão after 79 minutes.

The 80 minutes of regulation play were well balanced between the two Iberian outfits. Portugal struck first, courtesy of Diogo Dalot in the 27th minute. However, the advantage didn't last and the Spanish drew level five minutes later. The decisive penalty was taken by Morlanes, who turned his shot against the crossbar.

Portugal gearing up for European Championship

A total of five Sporting players will feature in the preliminary under-17 Portuguese squad for a coming training camp.

Goalkeeper Luís Maximiano, defenders João Oliveira and Thierry Correia, midfielder Miguel Luís and Rafael Leão are the five who will be under the command of coach Sousa on the 25th of April to the 1st of May.

Portugal will tak part in Group A of this year's European Championships, along with Azerbeijan, Scotland and Belgium.

Portuguese beat Wales 1-0

The national under-17 squad secured their place in Euro 2016 this week, with a win against Wales on Elite Round Group 5 matchday 2. the Portuguese benefited from Croatia's 2-1 loss to Sweden.

Sporting's Luís Maximiano, Miguel Luís and Thierry Correia all featured on the bench for the encounter.

Portuguese claim 2-0 victory in Group 5

The national under-17 team got off on the right foot in the European Championships Elite Round this week, with a 2-0 win against Sweden. João Filipe and José Gomes were on target for the Portuguese.

Alvalade youngster Miguel Luís was given a place in the starting line-up, while Thierry Correia was introduced in the second-half. Luís Maximiano was given a place on the bench, while Leandro Tipote missed out through injury.

The top two teams from each group will move into the finals, which will be hosted in Azerbaijan.

Four Sporting youngsters feature on Algarve International Tournament day 2

The national under-17 team drew 1-1 with their Dutch counterparts this weekend, on matchday 2 of the Algarve International Tournament. Ferdi Kadoiglu (41’) and Mickael Almeida (55’) were the goalscorers.

Alvalade youngsters Thierry Correia and David Tavares both featured from the start in Hélio Sousa's side, while Miguel Luís and Leandro Tipote came on in the second-half and Luís Maximiano featured on the bench.

The result leaves Portugal in second, two points behind Germany.

Hélio Sousa releases under-17 squad list

A total of five Sporting under-17 stars feature in Hélio Sousa's national under-17 squad for the Algarve International Tournament, taking place from the 5th to the 9th of February: goalkeeper Luís Maximiano; defender Thierry Correia; midfielders Miguel Luís and David Tavares; forward Leandro Tipote.

Portugal will face England on the 5th of February in the Bela Vista Municipal Stadium, before taking on the Dutch on the same pitch in the 7th and Germany on the 9th in Estádio Algarve.