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."

Joel Campbell happy with his move to the Portuguese capital

Joel Campell paused for a moment to speak with the press after his substitute apperance against Haiti in a 1-0 win for Costa Rica this weekend.

Asked about his recent loan move to Lisbon from London giants Arsenal, Campbell affirmed: "I feel great and happy with this new experience. I think I deserved to play more, but this is a new phase for me now."

Sporting forward gifts shirt to young fan

Joel Campbell captured the world's attention yesterday, with a gesture of kindness to a young football fan who waited for his hero at the entrance to the player's tunnel in Costa Rica's 1-0 win against Haiti.

The Sporting striker didn't think twice and took his shirt off an gave it to the young fan:

#LaSele Esa sonrisa no tiene precio, bendito fútbol ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/pLO6DmYAfI

— Teletica Deportes (@TeleticaTD7) 3 de setembro de 2016

"It is at times like that we understand how blessed we are. We complain about so much, but some people are so happy with the little thing", said Campbell at the end of the match.

To remember the moment, what better than Cristinee' smile:

Costa Rica lead World Cup CONMEBOL Group B

With Bryan Ruiz in the starting XI and Joel Campbell introduced off the bench after 64 minutes, Costa Rica secured a 1-0 win against Haiti this Friday, in World Cup qualification CONMEBOL Group B.

The solo strike came through Azofeifa on 73 minutes.

Club sends list of 25 to UEFA

Sporting CP has send its official squad list to UEFA for this season's Champions League campaign.

Squad in full: Rui Patrício and Beto (goalkeepers); João Pereira, Ricardo Esgaio, Douglas, Jefferson, Coates, Paulo Oliveira, Schelotto, Zeegelar and Rúben Semedo (defenders); William Carvalho, Bruno Paulista, Meli, Elias, Petrovic, Adrien and Bruno César (midfielders); Joel Campbell, Castaignos, Bas Dost, Markovic, André, Alan and Bryan Ruiz (forwards).

Sporting will kick off the campaign on the 14th of September against Real Mardid.

Sales to begin on Monday for Champions League matchday 1

As Real Madrid are unable to provide more than the regulated 5% of tickets for Champions League matchday 1, a total of 3,917 tickets will go on sale on Monday the 5th of September as follows:

MONDAY | Club Members with a Gamebox 2016/2017 (14 years with a Member Gamebox)

TUESDAY | Club Members with a Gamebox 2016/2017 (from 10 to 13 years with a Member Gamebox)

WEDNESDAY | Club Members with a Gamebox 2016/2017 (from 5 to 9 years with a Member Gamebox)

THURSDAY | Club Members with a Gamebox 2016/2017 (from 4 to 1 years with a Member Gamebox)

FRIDAY | Club Members

SATURDAY | General public

Ticket offices will be open in Estádio José Alvalade from 10h to 20h, with two types of ticket on sale:

4TH FLOOR | €30

3RD FLOOR | €45

A valid Gamebox 2016/2017 must be presented when purchasing a ticket, with August 2016 fees paid. Each Gamebox is valid for one ticket and each person may bring a maximum of 4 cards.

Real Madrid CF vs. Sporting CP will be played on Wednesday the 14th of September in the Spanish capital.

VERY IMPORTANT

All Club Members and fans who travel to Madrid to support Sporting Clube de Portugal must write their name and identification number on their ticket (ID card or passport) and tickets cannot be transmitted. Tickets will be checked on entering the stadium and fans only fans with the corresponding identification will be permitted entry.

First training session back on a pitch that the Brazilian knows better than most

Elias might have only returned from his native Brazil late yesterday afternoon, but the midfielder is already back in training. Elias looked like he had only been away for a couple of years as Jorge Jesus put his squad through a usually tasking session.

The squad was of course much reduced due to the current international break, but the players were in high spirits none the less.

Elias returns to Alvalade three years after departure

Not many people would have believed it, but Elias has indeed returned to Alvalade from Corinthians, three years after first leaving the Portuguese capital. Moments after penning his new deal, the Brazilian midfielder explained the reasoning behind the move.

"I am happy to be back. It is a club I know and that wants to win the league. That is what made me want to come back. Everything happened really quickly and I was surprised but really happy with Sporting's interest. I said straight away that I wanted to come back to this great club", said Elias, before going on to explain the Bruno de Carvalho's input in the move: "The president is really good at negotiating and he dealt with everything in 24 hours. I am more experienced now and I am better tactically and positionally. I don't attack as much, but I look to do it better when I do. I don't just want to flight for titles, I want to win them. This is a chance to pick up where I left off."

Agreement with Moreirense for the loan of Daniel Podence

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Moreirense Futebol Clube – Futebol, SAD for the loan of Daniel Podence until the end of the 2016/17 season, with no option for a permanent transfer.

Sporting SAD wishes Daniel Podence the best of personal and professional success.

Dutch forward put through his paces at the Sporting Academy

The Dutch forward Luc Castaignos is already in full training at the Sporting Academy with the rest of the squad.

Despite the reduced number of players at the Academy due to the international break, Bas Dost was on hand to partner up with Castaignos in his first session.