A grande promessa do hóquei espanhol vai vestir de verde e branco

At just 19 years of age, Ferran Font is already considered as one of Spain's brightest roller hockey prospects. Font now makes the move to Alvalade, picking the Lisbon capital over Barcelona.

"I really liked the project which was explained to be. Portugal has a long tradition in roller hockey and it wasn't a difficult decision for me", said Font on penning the deal, adding: "The club is putting a lot into roller hockey and we have a lot of titles to win."

Ferran Font joins up with fellow new arrivals Ricardo Oliveira, known as Caio, and Gonçalo Nunes, who is also one of roller hockey's most promising youngsters.

Match against Lyon to start 45 minutes before kick-off

With just 48 hours to go until Sporting's first encounter in Alvalade this season, the club would like to announce that the players will be out on the pitch at 19H45 (45 minutes before kick-off), for an official presentation to the fans.

Lithuanian forward out for six months

The Lithuanian forward Lukas Spalvis as suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament nad meniscus on his right knee. The athlete will undergo surgery by Dr. Pedro Pessoa and is expected to be out of action for six months.

Football League announces kick-off times

The Portuguese Professional Football League this week announced two alterations to kick-off times and the respective television coverage.

Sporting will open the 2016/17 season against Marítimo at 18H15 on Saturday the 13th of August, before visiting Paços de Ferreira at the same time on the 20th of August.

Statement on the loan of André Geraldes and Ryan Gauld

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Vitória Futebol Clube, SAD for the loan of André Geraldes and Ryan Gauld for the 2016/17 season, with no option for a permanent move.

Sporting SAD wishes André Geraldes and Ryan Gauld the best of professional and personal success.

Early goal in Lausanne dictates loss in last match of Switzerland pre-season

Sporting's last match in Lausanne got off to the worse possible start this Monday night, with Luuk de Jong putting the Dutch side ahead from the penalty spot after five minutes. The foul leading to the spot kick was debatable and a reaction from Jorge Jesus' side was expected, but Sporting struggled to find a foothold and on 21 minutes Locadia made it 2-0 for PSV after with a simple tap in after De Jong had made the most out of a positional mistake from João Pereira.

Referee Sascha Amhof did attract his fair share of attention as time ticked over, particularly on the half-hour mark, when Matheus Pereira did well to dribble past two defenders before being brought crashing down in the area. However, the afternoon's official waved away the penalty appeals. Despite trailing right from the off, Sporting's fans kept up the noise for the entire encounter, in a show of support that completely overshadowed what was a final heavy 5-0 defeat.

Sporting CP thanks roller hockey forward for contribution

Sporting Clube de Portugal informs that the player Cláudio Filho, known as Cacau, will not be part of the club's roller hockey team next season.

Part of Brazil's best ever generation in the sport, Cacau spent spells with various Portuguese and Italian clubs and was part of the Sporting team that won a second Portuguese Super Cup last season.

Sporting CP wishes Cacau the best of personal and professional success.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Peyroteo: seperated by generations, but both immortal on the football pitch

On the 26th of June 1937, an eager 19-year old named Fernando Peyroteo arrived in Lisbon. He had been playing for Sporting de Luanda, but made the trip to Lisbon from Angola to accompany his mother, who was struggling with health problems. In the Portuguese capital, Aníbal Paciência, a friend of Peyroteo's from Angola, invited him join Sporting and he never looked back, despite FC Porto offering him considerably more money.

Cristiano Ronaldo's path was a little different. He arrived in Lisbon from Madeira at the age of just 12, after being invited to for trails at the Sporting Academy. "After five minutes he was already on first name terms with everyone and was telling people to pass hi mthe ball. That isn't normal. We knew we had to sign him straight away, he just had to join us", commented Aurélio Pereira in a recent interview with the Observador.

The stories of the two Alvalade heroes are now, of course, the stuff of legends. Both have a unique ability for finding the back of the yet, with Peyroteo still the best scorer in Portuguese history, with an average of 1.62 goals per game over the 541 matches played for Sporting. Cristiano Ronaldo played just 31 senior games for Sporting, but he captured the world's hearts with Manchester United and Real Madrid, where he has won the European Golden Boot on four occasions.

Split by so many decades, it is difficult to compare the two. Peyroteo reigned over Portugal's pitches in the 30's and 40's, before European competitions even existed, while Cristiano Ronaldo has spread his magic across Europe. One thing is for sure, both players have absolutely dominated their respective generations of footballers and become true idols of the game... for everyone except goalkeepers of course

FC Porto visit Alvalade on matchday 3, before matchday 13 trip to Benfica

The official fixture list for the 2016/17 National Championship campaign was released this Saturday. Sporting will open with a hosting of Marítimo on August the 14th, before visiting Paços de Ferreira on matchday 2. A hosting of FC Porto awaits on matchday three.

Rui Patrício was named as Goalkeeper of the Season at the draw and the Alvalade shotstopper couldn't be happier: "I want to thank everyone for this trophy, but to also say that it isn't only mine. It is for the whole squad

Fixture list in full:

Matchday 1 (14/8): Sporting CP - Marítimo (22/1) matchday 18

Matchday 2 (21/8): Paços de Ferreira - Sporting CP (28/1) matchday 19

Matchday 3 (28/8): Sporting CP - FC Porto (5/2) matchday 20

Matchday 4 (11/9): Sporting CP - Moreirense (12/2) matchday 21

Matchday 5 (18/9): Rio Ave - Sporting CP (19/2) matchday 22

Matchday 6 (25/9): Sporting CP - Estoril (26/2) matchday 23

Matchday 7 (2/10): V. Guimarães - Sporting CP (5/3) matchday 24

Matchday 8 (23/10): Sporting CP - Tondela (11/3) matchday 25

Matchday 9 (30/10): Nacional - Sporting CP (19/2) matchday 26

Matchday 10 (6/11): Sporting CP - Arouca (2/4) matchday 27

Matchday 11 (27/11): Boavista - Sporting CP (9/4) matchday 28

Matchday 12 (4/12): Sporting CP - V. Setúbal (15/4) matchday 29

Matchday 13 (11/12): Benfica - Sporting CP (23/4) matchday 30

Matchday 14 (18/12): Sporting CP - Sp. Braga (30/4) matchday 31

Matchday 15 (21/12): Belenenses - Sporting CP (7/5) matchday 32

Matchday 16 (8/1): Sporting CP - Feirense (14/5) matchday 33

Matchday 17 (15/1): Chaves - Sporting CP (21/5) matchday 34

Squad of 29 already in training with Jorge Jesus in Lausanne

Sporting CP held their first training session in Switzerland at the beginning of the week, with Jorge Jesus putting his squad of 29 through their standard exercise routine.

The 90-minute session in the Juan Antonio Samaranch Stadium also serves as a chance for the players to get used to the pitch ahead of tomorrow's match against Monaco.