Bruno de Carvalho unveils new exhibition dedicated to Sporting's European heroes

The European Champions Made in Sporting exhibition officially opens this week in Palácio Foz (Restauradores, Lisbon), where Sporting's headquarters were once located.

The exhibition will open to the public as of Monday the 13th of September and will last for six months. The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday), from 10h30 to 17h30.

Entry is free.

Aldo Duscher visits Alvalade

Aldo Duscher was in Lisbon this week and the 1999/2000 Sporting league winner couldn't resist the opportunity to visit Alvalade.

“I am really happy to be here again. When I played here everything was different. We only had two pitches and we trained and played in Alvalade. Everything has changed for the better", said Aldo Duscher in an exclusive interview with the Sporting Journal.

The Argentinean's visit was assisted by Sporting's Support Office and president Bruno de Carvalho and the Alvalade boss is keen to repeat the initiative in the future: "For us it is great. We have already had Di Francesco, Mpenza, Acosta and now Duscher visit us and it is important to bring our champions here to remind us of our history.

Visiting the Sporting Museum before watching Sporting's win against Moreirense, Duscher reflected on the famous 1999/2000 league win: "It was a historic moment for Sporting. A lot of fans asked us to win the title in the last week, but of course we wanted it as well. We were nervous against Salgueiros, but we relaxed in the second-half."

Alvalade president spoke at length with SIC on Friday night

Bruno de Carvalho spoke in an extensive interview with SIC on Friday night, sharing his thoughts on everything ranging from Jorge Jesus to the state of Portuguese football, the transfer market and the new-look Sporting squad.

"We have the players that we wanted and the squad that we wanted. I said that Sporting was in the market and that whatever happens we wouldn't put our objectives in danger, which is mainly to build a squad which enables us to fight for national titles. We are happy with the business we did. Of the 70 million we sold players for, 54 million ended up in Sporting's account", opened the Alvalade president.

Still focusing on the transfer market, Carvalho revealed: "Yesterday I was with Slimani and he knows exactly what Sporting has done for him. He was playing in the Algerian league and had only been playing professional football for two years. He learnt a lot here and told me that he will come over at the end of the season to celebrate the title with us. Our relationship is also great with João Mário. Sometimes people don't realise that we have to reconcile various things during the transfer market, including the club's interests and its finances."

Adrien was inevitably a question raised during the interview, with the Sporting leader responding: "I have learn a lot about certain realities in football. The transfer window is a really complicated period and there are various people around the players who influence things. I am speaking about the president of Lyon for example, who spoke about an agent that was offering around Sporting's players. I will repeat what we have already said officially: "Adrien is a player who was trained here, he is a true professional and a person I really admire."

Bruno de Carvalho went on to speak about his relationship with Jorge Jesus and the content of the Sporting coach's press conference this week."Jorge Jesus didn't say anything that surprised me. Everything is new when we join a project like this and of course the first steps are never easy. I have always said that Sporting needs quality and needs to be really demanding. We could only bring in such a good coach and squad through the hard work of a lot of people. Jorge Jesus isn't a coach for just any club. Some people are not able to build up long term projects with a coach, but with him it is easy. We are ambitious and we want to leave our mark here."

The Sporting president finished with a final word on the current state of Portuguese football in general: "Portuguese football could and should undergo some big changes. I think that some things ar already being done. The referees have to be at liberty to do their best and not just focus on what rating they get. We have to provide the right conditions so that referees can go out there and do their best, which includes the support of the video referee. I have always supported the idea and I hope it happens and breaths some new life into Portuguese football."

Bruno de Carvalho out to show his support in return to Liga NOS action

Bruno de Carvalho travelled to Alcochete this morning to show his backing to the players ahead of Sporting's hosting of Moreirense on Saturday afternoon (18h15).

Accompanied by the Director of Professional Football, Octávio Machado, and the Club's Support Office Director, André Geraldes, the Sporting president had the pleasure of watching Bas Dost and Markovic work through the session.

Bruno de Carvalho happy with opening of new facilities in South Africa

The Sporting president has been touring South Africa in recent days and has just opened up the new Sporting Academy School in Nelspruit. With the new facility just 100km from Mozambique, Bruno de Carvalho has already picked ups next target: "We are on the doorstep of Mozambique, which is good. One of our objectives is to build facilities their too and and we will do everything we can to do that next year."

For Bruno de Carvalho, the dedication shown by those behind the new Sporting Academy Schools in South Africa reflects well for the future: "People will start to see that this is a solid project and has everything needed to succeed. People can see how great it is to be in one of these Acadmies."

The role of João Gomes, already named as Club Member of the Year, was also noted by the Alvalade boss: "He is involved in the Academy. He is involved in this project and it is important for us to have such quality people that also have a passion for Sporting."

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."

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.