President praises Adrien, Rui Patrício and William Carvalho

In a publication on his official Facebook page, Bruno de Carvalho showered Alvalade's captain's with praise, affirming that they "are the best in the world in their positions" and that is in honour to have them in Alvalade.

Luís Roque speaks with radio journalists after opening of South Afica Academies

After a busy day in Johannesburg, the Sporting committee visiting South Africa traveled to Nelspruit this Sunday.

Known for its safaris, including the Kruger Park, the area now has its very own Sporting Academy School officially opened by president Bruno de Carvalho, board member Luís Roque and club member of the year, João Gomes.

Luís Roque proved satisfied with the latest addition to the Sporting Academy Network: "This is an important step for Sporting's expansion and image. Before this we only had one international academy, which is in Toronto."

Jesus in extensive interview as he looks to inspire Alvalade to silverware

"We have to wake up the sleeping lion" was the challenge laid down to Jorge Jesus when he made an ambitious move to Alvalade. Speaking in an interview with Record after three matches into the current domestic campaign and following on from on of Sporting's finest transfer window performances in recent times, Jesus reflected on his relationship with the club president and what his team is gunning for this season.

"He (the president) believed in me and it have me strength. He told me that things would be sorted out step by step and honestly that it what has happened. The president has given me whatever I have asked for whenever he can", affirmed Jesus, adding: "I have changed Sporting in terms of structure and the president has been fantastic in that, because he doesn't say no to anything."

Speaking about Sporting's transfer activity, the Alvalade coach continued: "If you think Sporting did the best out of the big three clubs, then that is a reflection of who picked the players. Sporting can pay 10 million euros for Bas Dost these days because of the work done to get the best out of the lads who were transferred for record fees. There is no truth whatsoever in me supposedly threatening to resign if Adrien Silva left and he won't stop being captain because of what happened. Not once have I considered taking the armband off him."

Sporting president to attend dinner with fans in Nelspruit

The Sporting president, Bruno de Carvalho, has been in South Africa since Thursday. This weekend he will be in the Northeastern city of Nelspruit to open a second Sporting Academy School in the Country.

Following the event, Bruno de Carvalho will join a dinner with local Sporting fans and club members at 18h00 this evening.

Bruno de Carvalho praises the passion involved in opening the new Sporting Academy School

Bruno de Carvalho and Luís Roque had a busy day in Johannesburg this Saturday. In the morning the two Sporting heads were in the headquarters of Sporting FC to meet the local directors.

The afternoon was reserved for the main event: the inauguration of the new Sporting Academy School in Johannesburg. Moved by the event, the club's directors thanked Bruno de Carvalho for the opportunity. "To have the president here is a big step for the future of our dream", said Miguel de Freitas.

Bruno de Carvalho also recognised the importance of the initiative: "The Sporting brand can only win from being in South Afica."

Bruno de Carvalho in South Africa to open two new Sporting Academies

President Bruno de Carvalho in South Africa to open the doors of two new Sporting Academy Schools. Despite his busy schedule, the Alvalade boss took a moment to speak about the recently closed transfer market and Adrien Silva.

"He has always been a person and athlete that impresses me. Adrien is a Sporting captain. The fans will know how to show their love for him. Things like what happened are normal and can happen to any player. I am really happy that he has stayed and he will continue to be one of our captains. The transfer market is always a frantic period and the fans have to stay calm. We have to manage a lot of interests and feelings and that is what we are here to do. We are happy to have fulfilled our promises, without damaging the promises we have made. We will miss João Mário, Slimani and Naldo of course and our heart will stay with them. Now is the time to embrace the new players who have come into the squad" said Bruno de Carvalho, finishing with a note on the importance of his strip to South Africa: "(I am) here to open two more Academies. We are investing a lot here and it is important to bring Sporting to other countries and develop other athletes, like we know best."

Sporting president also set for dinner with local club members and fans

Bruno de Carvalho is in South Africa, on a busy schedule that will see him visit the Sporting CP Affiliate Sporting Johannesburg, before opening two Sporting Academy Schools. The Alvalade boss will round off the day with a dinner with local Sporting members and fans.

Alvalade president sets off for Johannesburg to unveil new football schools

The transfer market had barely slammed shut when Bruno de Carvalho took off for South Africa, where the Sporting president will officially open two Sporting Academy Schools and meet with the region's Sporting Supporters' Clubs.

Bruno de Carvalho began the journey to Johannesburg on Thursday, where Sporting will is now expanding horizons after opening a facility in Canada and beginning the construction of a further 10 in China.

Bruno de Carvalho in Sporting TV exclusive ahead of I Liga kick-off

Transfers, expectations, objectives, the press. All topics touched on by president Bruno de Carvalho in an exclusive interview with Sporting TV this week, marking the start of the new I Liga campaign.

The Alvalade helmsman opened with an analysis of how preparations for the start of the season are progressing: "The players are a bit unsteadied. We are managing an institution of course, but more than anything we are managing people. Finding a balance between finances, sports objectives and emotional expectations isn't easy, but we are here and that is our job. We are keeping calm in the transfer market and we know how important certain decisions will be."

With Teo and Barcos out on loan, some would suggest that Sporting will need to bring in an extra frontman. “The injury that Spalvis picked up messed things up a bit. We will have to work around it, probably for the entire season. We don't need to sell anyone, but we are open to good business opportunities as long as they don't damage our objectives.

Sporting has been building up powerful squads across a whole range of sports in the battle for titles on the European stage. In the case of football, Bruno de Carvalho was clear: "We want to do better than last season, which means winning the league. That is our objective. We want to win the Portuguese Cup as well and to have a good run in the Champions League. If we get through the group stage, then anything is possible."

A total of 30 Alvalade athetes heading to Rio 2016

Alvalade hosted a fitting tribute to the 30 Sporting athletes who will represent the country in Rio 2016, making for the club's biggest ever group of athletes at a single Olympic Games.

President Bruno de Carvalho was at the ceremony, affirming Sporting's determination to excel in all sports: "Sporting is also recognised abroad as being one of the biggest sports clubs. In the 10 Olympic Games held since 1976, our athletes have won nine medals. Since Stromp became the first Sporting athlete to represent the country in the Olympics back in 11912, we have had a total of 124 olympians in 16 different diciplines."