Alvalade cheif visits Castelo Branco, Guarda, Foz Côa and Bragança

Bruno de Carvalho was again on the road this weekend before the first of two encounters against Chaves, visiting the Castelo Branco, Guarda, Bragança and Foz Côa Sporting Supporters' Clubs.

“I am here to spend some time with the fans. This is what I like to do most", said Bruno de Carvalho in his first top (photo below), before sitting down with the fans to share his thoughts.

In Castelo Branco, Bruno de Carvalho was invited to speak to a large group of fans: "Hopefully you will all be able to travel to Chaves, because we have two really important games coming up. Seeing that 50% of the crowd here are young people really shows that we are a different club. Most of you haven't seen Sporting CP win the league, but you don't let it shake your pride in being Sporting fans."

The Alvalade president also spoke about a recent report published by UEFA, highlighting the growth in spectator numbers in Alvalade last season: "I am not here as a candidate, or to speak about the elections. but I am proud to see the UEFA report that puts us in the top 10 in terms of increased spectator numbers and in the top 15 in terms of profit. I hope that our fans feel proud too and that they are happy with the work we have been doing."

Also travelling around the country was Sporting CP's kickboxing legend Fernando Fernandes, promoting his sport and recently published book.