Another partnership to care for Sporting CP athletes in the north of Portugal

Sporting CP has secured a partnership with the Salutare Clinic in Braga, as part of the club's programme to support athletes living in the north of Portugal.

The Salutare Clinic protocol comes on the back of similar deals with Fisiomar (Póvoa do Varzim) and Fisiojane (Famalicão), supporting the treatment and recovery of athletes from the club's athletics and Olympic departments.

Speaking about the new partnership, Sílvia Saiote affirmed the importance of providing care for athletes who do not have immediate access to the Estádio José Alvalade facilities: "We pick clinics based on a rigorous criteria and we are always looking to help our athletes. This is a partnership not only for our Olympic department, but also for our athletics teams too."

The Salutare Clinic co-founder was also on hand to share his thoughts: "It is really good to work with the best athletes and we can share our experience with Sporting CP's medical team too."

22 years later, volleyball returns to Alvalade

Sporting Clube de Portugal has announced the return of volleyball as an official sport at the club, 22 years after the department last closed its doors.

The senior male team will compete in National Division I in the 2017/2018 season.

As the department's first signing Sporting Clube de Portugal has announced Miguel Maia will wear the captain's armband.

Estádio José Alvalade Store closed for two days

Sporting CP informs that the Official Club Store in Estádio José Alvalade will close for inventory taking on the 6th and 7th of June.

Alvalade building relationships in eLearning

Sporting CP and Distance Learning Consulting (DLC) have agreed a partnership geared around products and services in eLearning and bLearning formats, in addition to the commercialisation of the courses offered by DLB.

Through the new deal Alvalade is looking to contribute to the development of human resources professionals involved in both national and international sport.

Vice-president Carlos Vieira was on hand to explain the initiative: "This protocol builds on what we have been doing over the last four years. Sporting CP is always involved in training and the opportunity to work with this company both nationally and internationally will get the best out of our know-how and an infrastructure that isn't used much in Portugal."

DLS representative António Augusto Fernandes also showed his backing: "This is a partnership aimed at training in general. We are a pioneering company when it comes to eLearning and this protocol is hugely important for us. Our platform can be used on computers, tablets and smartphones and this deal comes at the right time."

New Alvalade facility to open in June

The João Rocha Arena will officially open its doors on the 21st of June 2017.

The brand new facility has a 3,000 seater main court, which will host futsal, roller hockey and handball as of the 2017/18 season.

Bruno de Carvalho on recent loses

Speaking with the press this week, the Sporting CP president Bruno de Carvalho didn't spare criticism of last weekend's defeat at the hands of Os Belenenses.

"It wasn't want we wanted. The fans came out in force and the only thing we can do is apologise. This match has nothing to do with what Sporting CP is. The fans don't deserve what they saw. I'm no interested in how we did going forward, I am interested in winning. This club cannot be this. We all have to reflect on today, including directors, coaches and athletes. There is no excuse for giving such a bad day to the fans when we had a full stadium of fans", said Bruno de Carvalho, adding: "Unfortunately at the end of the match I can not say that the fans are happy. The fans believe in this project, more than the coach or the players, and they have been fantastic despite what has been a terrible season."

To finish the Alvalade president commented on the recent UEFA Futsal Cup final loss: "I cannot arrive in Kazakhstan and see Sporting CP beaten so badly in the final of that competition and then come to Alvalade and see another defeat full of mistakes. As president, I am saying that enough is enough. Everything has to be different next season. Sporting CP has to win, not make excuses."

José Quintela travels for Marco Ficini's funeral

Sporting CP board member José Quintela was at the funeral of Marco Ficini this week, the Sporting CP and Fiorentina fan who tragically lost his life in Lisbon recently.

The Alvalade director left a special message for Marco Ficini's family: "It is a sad moment and we wish it hadn't happened. Sporting CP and me personally really wanted to be at the funeral. Our president met with Marco's family in Portugal and now we are here to accompany the family and show our support at this difficult time", said Quintela speaking with Sporting TV.

The Sporting Museum will be closed on Sunday the 7th of May due to the hosting of Os Belenenses (11h45).

Im memory of Virgolino de Jesus

Today is a sad day for the whole Sporting CP family, with Jorge Jesus' father, Virgolino de Jesus, passing away.

The former Sporting CP player, who played along side the 5 Violins and who was club member 1,017, will remain with us in our thoughts and hearts.

Sporting CP shares the most sincere condolences with Jorge Jesus on this sad day.

Alvalade president offers his most sincere condolences for Marco Ficini's family and friends

Depois de o Sporting Clube de Portugal has issued a statement following the tragic events last night which resulted in the death of one of our club's fans. President Bruno de Carvalho has publicly presented his most sincere condolences for the family and friends of Marco Ficini.

These events are extremely saddening, on a day which should be focused on the good spirited party that is the Lisbon derby. The Alvalade leader has appealed to all Sporting CP fans to show "behaviour worthy of the  Sporting CP".

Bruno de Carvalho's message in full: