Groups of fans turn out to catch a glipse of their favourite stars in Geneva

Sporting CP touched down in Switzerland on Monday night, with dozens of fans eagerly awaiting at the airport for the contingent led by president Bruno de Carvalho to arrive.

It was a special moment for the Portuguese immigrant community in the region, who can now look forward to seeing Jorge Jesus' side in action.

Club announces prices for pre-season friendlies in Lausanne

Ticket prices for Sporting CP's friendlies in Lausanne, Switzerland, have been announced as follows:

AS Monaco - Sporting CP (13/7, 20H30CET, Juan Antonio Samaranch Stadium, Lausanne)

Normal (17.5€ /19 Swiss Francs)

Student (13.8€/15 Swiss Francs)

Child (4.6€/5 Swiss Francs)

Executive:

Normal (26.7€/29 Swiss Francs)

Student (18.4€/20 Swiss Francs)

Child (4.6€/5 Swiss Francs)

VIP

One price (91€/99 Swiss Francs)

FC Stade Nyonnais - Sporting CP (14/7, 20H00CET, Colovray Stadium, Nyon)

Standing (13.8€/15 Swiss Francs)

Seated (23€/25 Swiss Francs)

Zenit - Sporting CP (16/7, 19H00CET, Chaill Stadium, Montreaux)

Normal (17.5€/19 Swiss Francs)

Student (13.8€/15 Swiss Francs)

Children (4.6€/5 Swiss Francs)

Executive:

Normal (26.7€/29 Swiss Francs)

Student (18.4€/20 Swiss Francs)

Child (4.6€/5 Swiss Francs)

Sporting CP - PSV Eindhoven (18/7, 20H30CET, Stade de la Fontenette, Carouge)

Normal (17.5€/19 Swiss Francs)

Student (13.8€/15 Swiss Francs)

Child (4.6€/5 Swiss Francs)

Executive:

Normal (26.7€/29 Swiss Francs)

Student (18.4€/20 Swiss Francs)

Child (4.6€/5 Swiss Francs)

VIP

Single price (91€/99 Swiss Francs)

Serbian enjoying his time at Alvalade so far

Radosav Petrovic is one of Sporting's most exciting signings in what has been a busy summer transfer window and the 27-year old couldn't be happier with the quality of hsi new squad. Speaking exclusively with Sporting TV after Saturday's training session, the midfielder reflected on his time in Lisbon so far.

"It was my first training session, so I am a bit tired. It is normal. We are at the start of pre-season, but the two weeks we have done so far have been excellent. The most important thing is that we keep up the pace now and I feel great. The players have made me feel really welcome and I am really happy with everyone. We have great facilities here now and it is up to us to put the work in."

The Serbian international went on to reveal what Jorge Jesus had already shared with him: "I am still at the beginning. The coach showed me what he wants me to do in my position. I am trying to take on everything, so that I am ready for the start of the season. Today we trained with the B team and it was important for us to iron out any mistakes. I see a lot of quality in the squad, with four in the Portuguese national tam right now. There are a lot of really talented young players here and the atmosphere is great."

Slimani, Podence and Spalvis in top form with two goals each

The squad had their first kick around of the pre-season this Saturday morning, in a session pitting the senior team against the B team in a match that finished with 10 goals.

After getting his players warmed up, Jorge Jesus fez put out his first XI of the season. After 60 minutes of action on what was an exceptionally warm day, the Sporting coach rang the changes and it wasn't long before Slimani, Podence and Spalvis had put the result to bed.

Jorge Jesus with a squad of 32 for the 8th pre-season session

The squad were back out on the pitch this week for what was their 8th pre-season training session of the pre-season.

The session also gave the players a chance to wish Alberto Aquilani happy birthday, with the Italian even being presented a cake by his teammates! Meanwhile Wallyson is being introduced to full training after recovering from injury.

Squad in full:

Azbe Jug, Vladimir Stojkovic, Guilherme Oliveira, Luís Maximiano, João Pereira, Ezequiel Schelotto, Ricardo Esgaio, André Geraldes, Sebastián Coates, Paulo Oliveira, Ewerton, Naldo, Rúben Semedo, Jefferson, Marvin Zeegelaar, Bruno Paulista, Radosav Petrovic, João Palhinha, Ryan Gauld, Alberto Aquilani, Federico Ruiz, Bruno César, Carlos Mané, Daniel Podence, Gelson Martins, Matheus Pereira, Iuri Medeiros, Alan Ruiz, Bryan Ruiz, Lukas Spalvis, Hernán Barcos and Islam Slimani.

Alvalade open to mark club anniversary

The entire first team squad was in Estádio José Alvalade this Friday, to celebrate the club's 110th anniversary.

Jorge Jesus was also out on the pitch, along with president Bruno de Carvalho and Octávio Machado, mixing with the hundreds of fans who had packed out the stands to mark the occasion.

Jorge Jesus puts 31 players through their paces

Sporting were once again out on the training pitch this Thursday, in the second session of the pre-season campaign so far.

Jorge Jesus had a total of 31 players at his disposal: Azbe Jug, Vladimir Stojkovic, Guilherme Oliveira, Luís Maximiano, João Pereira, Ezequiel Schelotto, Ricardo Esgaio, André Geraldes, Sebastián Coates, Paulo Oliveira, Ewerton, Naldo, Rúben Semedo, Jefferson, Marvin Zeegelaar, Bruno Paulista, Radosav Petrovic, João Palhinha, Ryan Gauld, Alberto Aquilani, Federico Ruiz, Bruno César, Carlos Mané, Daniel Podence, Gelson Martins, Matheus Pereira, Iuri Medeiros, Alan Ruiz, Teo Gutiérrez, Lukas Spalvis and Hernán Barcos.

the midfielder Wallyson continues in treatment.

Pre-season fixture schedule:

9th of July: Sporting B (Friendly at the Academy)

13th of July: AS Monaco (Friendly in Switzerland, 20h30)

14th of July: Nyonnais (Friendly in Switzerland, 19h)

16th of July: Zenit (Friendly in Switzerland, 19h)

18th of July: PSV (Friendly in Switzerland, 20h30)

23rd of July: Lyon (Presentation match in Alvalade, 20h)

26th of July: Villarreal (Iberian Trophy in Badajoz, 20h15)

30th of July: Wolfsburg (Five Violins Trophy in Alvalade, 20h)

4th of August: Betis (Iberia Cup in the Algarve, 20h)

5th of August: Nice (Algarve Summer Cup in the Algarve, 20h30)

The squad will be back out on the pitch at 09h00 on Friday.

Jorge Jesus happy with his first week of pre-season training

Sporting's senior team is already out on the training pitch under Jorge Jesus' watchful eye, preparing for the coming pre-season campaign. Going into his second season at the Alvalade helm, the Sporting coach proved confident ahead of the start of official action in August: "We are feeling confident, because we have to be better after a year together. It helps ingrain ideas. If last year we came close and we want to improve on that, then we have to think about the title."

Speaking about the week's medical exams and training, Jesus revealed some of methods applied on the pitch: "Players who play for me have to be hungry for the ball, they have to want to get out there. If they aren't then they don't have much chance. Some of the lads are already used to that and those who have come in will have to get used to it. Most of the team came back in good shape. Alan Ruiz is a bit more difficult, because he was out of action for a while. The Argentinean league finished three months ago, so you can see the difference. In general I am satisfied and it is important that we don't push the players too hard at this stage."

Sporting will travel to Switzerland on the 11th of July, where the squad will remain until the 19th of July. Asked about the choice of venue, Jesus noted: "I and the president think it is a good idea to spend some time in pre-season in Europe. There are a lot of Portuguese immigrants over there, a lot of Sporting fans, and that contact will help build up a dynamic."

Monaco, FC Nyonnais, Zenit and PSV Eindhoven all await Lausanne and Jesus isn't about to underestimate what will most certainly be tough challenges. "They are Champions League sides. Pre-season results mean something, but it isn't the most important thing. Harder matches will force us to play harder and that is what we want", finished Jesus.

Luís Maximiano looking forward to the season after national youth championship win

“I wasn't expecting it. Everything happened so quick", said Luís Maximiano in an interview this week after his pre-season medical exams, taken back by a surprise call-up to Jorge Jesus' senior squad.

“I couldn't be happier. It is a dream for any player of my age to get into Sporting's senior team and now I will work hard to repay the people who have shown confidence in me", added the 17-year old, finishing: "I would like to follow Rui Patrício's example. He will be with me to help me grow."

Jorge Jesus' side set for exciting build up to the season with 10 friendlies

AS Monaco, PSV Eindhoven, Lyon and Villareal all await Sporting in what promises to be an exciting pre-season campaign, in what will be a total of 10 friendly encounters.

The first friendly is penciled in for the 9th of July against the B team. A training camp will follow from the 11th to the 18th of July in Lausanne, Switzerland, where Sporting will face Monaco (13th of July, at 20h30), FC Nyonnais (14th of July, at 19h), Zenit (16th of July, at 19h) and PSV Eindhoven (18th of July, at 20h30).

Five days later, Alvalade will host Lyon in the official presentation match. Jesus' side will then take part in the Iberian Trophy (26th of July, at 20h15) against Villarreal, before hosting Wolfsburg in Lisbon in the Five Violins Trophy (30th of July, at 20h).

August is reserved for Sporting's Iberian Cup campaign (4th of August, at 20h) against Betis, ahead of an encounter against Nice the following day (5th of August, at 20h30, in the Algarve Summer Cup.