Sporting Clube de Portugal will not be holding any form of media activity for the club's professional football team, thereby, in line with the stipulated regulation, holding the next press conference prior to the match against Club Sport Marítimo.

The decision comes into force with immediate effect.

This decision is taken in consideration of what Sporting Clube de Portugal as being a lack of respect for the institution and its members and fans, shown by some bodies involved in the regulation of Portuguese football.

Sporting Clube de Portugal continues to show total respect for all journalists who have been, and will continue to be, the main channel through which we maintain contact with our members and fans.

This decision does not represent any form of “blackout”.

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Communication Department