Youngsters from the age of 6 to 19 with the chance to train with Sporting Clube de Portugal coaches

On the 29th of March Sporting Clube de Portugal signed an agreement with the company Agence BB Switzerland. This partnership has resulted in the organistion of SummerCamps in Switzerland from the 24th to the 28th of July 2017 and from the 31st of July to the 5th of August 2017, where youngsters from the age of 6 to 19 can take advantage of training under the guidance of Sporting Clube de Portugal. The Club will also be offering kits and providing logistics support for the SummerCamps. This is a unique opportunity for young athletes who live outside of Portugal, providing access to the training of one of the world’s best football academies with the guidance of Sporting CP’s coaches André Lourenço, Bernardo Bruschy and João Lourenço.

Bruno de Carvalho on the role of the latest Sporting Academy School

Bruno de Carvalho was in Guatemala this week to sign a cooperation agreement with Menedy FC, signalling the opening of the second Sporting Academy School in Central America. "Menedy FC have done a fantastic job. We want to work together responsibility and to give back to the community. Football is much more than just a business. Menedy FC are a great club, that is why we picked them. We recognise talent an a partner that shares our vision", said the Sporting CP leader at the signing ceremony.

His Menedy FC counterpart, Mario Meneses, also gave his personal backing to the new project: "This is an historic day for Guatemala, agreeing a deal with such a big club. Hopefully this year we will send two players across to Sporting CP. We want to open up doors in Europe and we will play like Sporting CP do. Now we have what we need to develop our athletes."

Alvalade strengthens position in Central America

Central America is taking on even more importance for the Sporting CP brand, with Guatemala announcing the opening of the latest Sporting Academy School.

The Sporting CP president Bruno de Carvalho and board member Luís Roque travelled to Guatemala this week to meet with the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Raúl Morales Moscoso.

On Monday a protocol was officially signed with Menedy FC, prior to a visit to the Guatamala Football Federation on Tuesday.

Sporting Academy Schools continue to be the number one choice for countries looking to get the best out of their young talent, with facilities already in Angola, South Africa, Spain, Canada, Equatorial Guinea, Cabo Verde, China, Singapore and Costa Rica.

There are also plans to reach out to more CPLP countries and invitations are also on the table in the United States, India, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Russia, Switzerland and Bulgaria.

Sporting CP youngsters in Hungary for international competition

Sporting CP's under-16 team will take part in the Puskás-Suzuki Kupa international tournament in June, being hosted Hungary.

Also in action will be Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Panathinaikos, Puskas Akademia and Budapest Honved.

Carlos Vieira on the newest Sporting Academy School

The first Sporting Academy School in China will officially open its doors in September this year. Vice-president Carlos Vieira was at the signing ceremony in Anshun and the Alvalade representative proved keen to explain te reasons for the new investment: "China has a plan in the long term, to take part in the World Cup, then to host one and to win one. That is an enormous ambition and we can share our know-how for contributing to that objective. We were made very welcome here. Football is a truly global sport and is the sport most played in Chinese Schools. Also we cannot overlook the benefit for the Sporting CP grand. The idea of opening a Sporting Academy School in such a huge country will allow us to work with the grassroots players in local schools. Anshun is one of the country's fastest growing cities."

Carlos Vieira in Anshun for China's first Sporting CP Academy

Sporting CP vice-president Carlos Vieira and sports project coordinator André Lourenço travelled to Anshun this week to put pen to paper on partnerships for the first Sporting CP Academy in China.

The Anshun Olympic Centre will host the academy, with an agreement being signed with the local authorities for the use of the facility. Activities will get underway in September, with a Portuguese technical coordinator being named as the link back to the Alcochete Academy and to give training to coaches and players. An agreement has also been secured that will allow the Sporting Academy School to provide training at public schools.

China's investment in a Sporting Academy School is a gigantic step towards the country's goal of organising a World Cup and winning it.

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).

Sporting CP's Academy School in Asia visits spiritual home

Estádio José Alvalade welcomed a special visit from the Singapore Sporting Academy School this week. the Sporting Academy project director, Pedro Morgado, hosted the group, led by Paulo Oliveira. The visit rounds off a stay at the Sporting Academy in Alcochete and a walk on the pitch during the weekend's win against Chaves.

During the visit Pedro Morgado spoke about the importance of the facility in the Far East: "It is really important for a number of reasons. It is our first academy in Asia and it is a region with a lot of potential, not just its terms of population but for developing the Sporting CP brand. Our main goal is to make sure Sporting CP is present in every corner of the globe and right now we are on four continents and all we are missing is Australia, where we hope to go soon. The opportunity to come and visit us is part of this project and it is really important for the people who work with us to come and see Alvalade and the Academy. We have travelled out to Singapore and given training, namely to Terry and Terrence who are two lads who really like Freestyle. Now they have come to visit us to see how things work here."

Paulo Oliveira also highlighted the importantance of the visit: "This is really fantastic and is a dream come true for me and the coaches. It is a real honour to be in Alvalade. We know all about the players produced here and we want to do the same thing. The most memorable thing for us has been how people have welcomed us and home humble the young players are in Alcochete. It was incredible. Our Academy School is doing very well. We have a lot of competition from clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona, but I think what makes the difference is the Sporting CP philosophy and our training techniques."

One of the Singapore Academy School coaches, Terry Lee, also proved overjoyed with the trip: "It has been great to be at the stadium, the Academy and to go on the pitch. The passion for football here is incredible. Everybody lives and breaths football. It is totally different to the experience in Sinagpore and being here helps us to understand just how big Sporting CP is."

Pedro Coelho

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with under-15 coach Pedro Coelho for the renewal of his contract for two seasons, with an additional optional season.

Sporting SAD wishes Pedro Coelho the best of professional and personal success.