Rui Jorge announces squad of 25 for Euro 2017

The national under-21 coach, Rui Jorge, has named a squad of 25 for the coming under-21 Euro 2017 tournament, including five Alvalade youngsters.

Ruben Semedo, Robias Figueiredo, Francisco Geraldes, Daniel Podence and Iuri Medeiros are the five, with Sporting CP and FC Porto both contributing the most players.

Portugal is in Group B and will face Serbia (17th of June), Spain (20th of June) and Macedonia (23rd of June).

Wealth of Alvalade faces feature in under-21 Euro 2017 qualifier win

The national under-21 team beat Norway 3-1 in a Euro 2017 qualifier this week, with Alvalade's Rúben Semedo finding the back of the net with a 59th minute header.

Also in action were Sporting CP's Iuri Medeiros (on loan to Boavista), Daniel Podence and Carlos Mané (on loan to Stuttgart), while Domingos Duarte (on loan to Belenenses) and Tobias Figueiredo (on loan to Nacional) were introduced off the bench.

Rúben Semedo, Francisco Geraldes and Daniel Podence joined by several players currently on loan

The national under-21 team will face Norway (24th of March at 18h15, in Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, Estoril) and Germany (28th of May at 18h00, in Stuttgart) in preparation for the 2017 European Championships. 

Domingos Duarte, Tobias, Geraldes, Podence, Mané and Iuri Medeiros also feature

Rúben Semedo features in Rui Jorge's under-21 Portugal squad for the coming friendlies with the Czech Republic (11th of November at 18h15) and the Netherlands (15th of November at 18h30).

Also included in the squad are fellow Sporting players Domingos Duarte, Tobias Figueiredo, Francisco Geraldes, Daniel Podence, Carlos Mané and Iuri Medeiros.

Squad list in full:

Goalkeepers: Joel Pereira (Belenenses), Bruno Varela (Vitória) and Rui Silva (Nacional);

Defenders: Domingos Duarte (Belenenses), Edgar Ié (Villarreal), Fernando Fonseca (FC Porto), Rebocho (Moreirense), Rúben Semedo (Sporting CP) and Tobias Figueiredo (Nacional);

Midfielders: André Horta (Benfica), Bruno Fernandes (Sampdória), Francisco Geraldes (Moreirense), João Carvalho (Benfica) and Rúben Neves (FC Porto);

Forwards: Bruma (Galatasaray), Daniel Podence (Moreirense), Diogo Jota (FC Porto), Gonçalo Guedes (Benfica), Ricardo Horta (Braga), Carlos Mané (Estugarda), Iuri Medeiros (Boavista) Kevin Rodrigues (Real Sociedad) and Simão Azevedo (Braga).

Agreement with Boavista for the loan of Iuri Medeiros

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Boavista Futebol Clube, Futebol, SAD for the loan of Iuri Medeiros until the end of the current sports season, with no option for a permanent transfer.

Sporting SAD wishes Iuri Medeiros the best of personal and professional success.

Rui Jorge names squad of 23 for Euro 2017 qualifiers

Rúben Semedo, Gelson Martins, Iuri Medeiros, Carlos Mané, Francisco Geraldes and Tobias Figueiredo all feature in the latest Portuguese under-21 squad list.

Rui Jorge's squad will face Israel (2nd of September) and Greece (6th of September) in a pair of Euro 2017 qualifiers.

Squad list in full:

Goalkeepers:

André Moreira (Atlético Madrid)

Bruno Varela (V. Setúbal)

Joel Pereira (Manchester United)

Defenders:

Edgar Ié (Villarreal)

Fernando Fonseca (FC Porto)

Paulo Henrique (P. Ferreira)

Rúben Semedo (Sporting)

Simão Azevedo (Sp. Braga)

Tobias Figueiredo (on loan from Sporting CP to Nacional)

Yuri Ribeiro (Benfica)

Midfielders:

André Horta (Benfica)

Bruno Fernandes (Sampdoria)

Francisco Geraldes (on loan from Sporting CP to Moreirense)

João Carvalho (Benfica)

Rúben Neves (FC Porto)

Tomás Podstawski (FC Porto)

Forwards:

Carlos Mané (Sporting)

Diogo Jota (Atlético Madrid)

Gelson Martins (Sporting)

Gonçalo Guedes (Benfica)

Gonçalo Paciência (FC Porto)

Iúri Medeiros (Sporting)

Ricardo Horta (Sp. Braga)

Iuri Medeiros returns to Sporting and is hunting for a place in Jorge Jesus' squad

After a loan spell with Moreirense last season, Iuri Medeiros proved overjoyed with his return to Alvalade this week and has promised to battle for a place in Jorge Jesus' squad.

"I am happy to be back and now I will work hard", said the 21-year old winger, adding: "I want to be part of the group and I will do my best to get into the team. Some of the players aren't back yet but I have had the opportunity to spend some time with the lads and it is nice to catch up with my friends."

Statement regarding Iuri Medeiros

Sporting Clube de Portugal, Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement for the renewal of Iuri Medeiros' contract until 2022, with a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Iuri Madeiros the best of professional and personal success.

Sporting CP with two names in Sports Journalist Association list

João Mário and Adrien are included in a list of five players shortlisted for the Sports Journalist Association's 2016 Player of the Year Award. Also in the running are André André, Jonas and Rafa.

Sporting CP also had two players in the list for Revelation of the Year, namely Gelson Martins and the on-loan Iuri Medeiros. In the list for Ledman LigaPro player of the year, Sporting B's Francisco Geraldes is in the running along side André Silva, Ewerton, Pedrinho and Platiny.

Voting will take place on the 29th of April, with winners announced on the 2nd of May.

Tobias, Gelson, Carlos Mané, Ruben Semedo and Iuri called up by Rui Jorge

Rui Jorge has included a total of five Sporting players in his squad for the coming under-21 European Championship qualifiers against Albania on the 12th of November and Israel on the 17th.

Tobias Figueiredo, Carlos Mané, Gelson Martins, Ruben Semedo and Iuri Medeiros (who has spent the last two seasons out on loan with V. Setúbal and Moreirense) are the five included in the squad of 23.

Squad in full: André Moreira, Bruno Varela, Rui Silva; João Cancelo, Rafa Soares, Nurio Fortuna, Rebocho, Ruben Semedo, Ruben Vezo, Tobias Figueiredo; Bruno Fernandes, Francisco Ramos, Rony Lopes, Raphael Guzzo, Ruben Neves, Tomás Podstawski; André Silva, Carlos Mané, Gelson Martins, Gonçalo Paciência, Iuri Medeiros, Nuno Santos and Ricardo Horta.