History of Sporting CP in Timeline
Sporting Clube de Portugal (Sporting CP or Sporting Lisbon) is a Portuguese sports club based in Lisbon. While encompassing various sports, it's primarily known for its men's professional football team, which competes in the Primeira Liga, Portugal's highest football division.
June 1902: Sport Club de Belas Creation
In June 1902, a group of young men including Francisco da Ponte e Horta Gavazzo and his brother José Maria decided to create Sport Club de Belas.
April 1906: Discussions erupted about club focus
On April 12, 1906, during a picnic, discussions erupted between members about whether the club should be focused on social events or sports.
May 1906: New club founded after members leave
On May 8, 1906, José Gavazzo, José Alvalade, and 17 other members left the club, founding a new club. On May 26, it was named "Campo Grande Sporting Clube".
July 1906: Name change to Sporting Clube de Portugal suggested
On July 1, 1906, António Félix da Costa Júnior suggested the name Sporting Clube de Portugal, which has been the club's name since 1920, when it became the official foundation date.
July 1906: Sporting CP Founded
Sporting CP was founded on July 1, 1906, becoming one of the "Big Three" clubs in Portugal. It has never been relegated from the Primeira Liga. António Félix da Costa Júnior suggested the name Sporting Clube de Portugal.
1907: Firsts for the club in 1907
The year 1907 marked some "firsts" for the club: Sporting played the first football match of their history on February 3; inaugurated their first ground on July 4; and played the first derby against Benfica on December 1.
1909: Sports Practised
As early as 1909, the following sports were practised at the sports club: football, running and jumping (athletics), physical exercise (gymnastics), rope-wrestling, tennis, cricket and field hockey.
1920: 1920 became the club's foundation date
Since 1920 that is the club's foundation date
March 1922: Beginning of Sporting Club of Portugal Bulletin
On March 31, 1922, the Sporting Club of Portugal Bulletin began as an eight-page calendar, with the optional payment of $2 a semester.
March 1922: First report card released in March 1922
Sporting released their first report card on March 31, 1922, titled "Boletim do Sporting" which was the foundation for the later called "Jornal do Sporting".
1934: Portuguese League top scorer Silver Shoe award
From 1934 to 1935 until 1951-52, the Portuguese League top scorer was awarded the Silver Shoe.
January 1935: First Primeira Liga game
On January 20, 1935, Sporting played their first Primeira Liga game, winning 0–6 against Académica de Coimbra.
1935: Portuguese League top scorer Silver Shoe award
From 1934 to 1935 until 1951-52, the Portuguese League top scorer was awarded the Silver Shoe.
1936: Heaviest defeat against Porto
In 1936, the club had their heaviest ever defeat against Porto, losing 10–1.
1941: First league title
In 1941, under manager József Szabó, Sporting celebrated the first league title of their history.
1947: Start of successful run
In 1947, Sporting, spearheaded by "The Five Violins", began a period of success, winning seven league titles in eight seasons.
1949: Runners-up at the Latin Cup in 1949
In 1949, Sporting were runners-up at the Latin Cup.
1950: Start of unprecedented run
In 1950 Sporting start an unprecedented four league titles in a row.
1951: Portuguese League top scorer Silver Shoe award
From 1934 to 1935 until 1951-52, the Portuguese League top scorer was awarded the Silver Shoe.
1951: Climax of unprecedented run
In 1951 Sporting continued with the unprecedented four league titles in a row.
June 1952: Sporting Club of Portugal Bulletin becomes a newspaper
In June 1952, under the direction of Artur da Cunha Rosa, the Sporting Club of Portugal Bulletin became known as a newspaper.
1952: A Bola awards the Silver Ball prize
Since the 1952–53 season, the sports newspaper A Bola awards the Silver Ball prize to the Portuguese League top scorer.
1954: End of successful run
In 1954 Sporting end their successful run, spearheaded by "The Five Violins", winning seven league titles in eight seasons.
September 1955: First UEFA Champion Clubs' Cup match
On September 4, 1955, Sporting and Partizan made history playing the first-ever UEFA Champion Clubs' Cup match. Sporting player João Martins scored the first-ever goal of the competition. The match ended in a 3–3 draw.
June 1956: Inauguration of José Alvalade Stadium
On June 10, 1956, Sporting inaugurated their new venue, José Alvalade Stadium, which served as their home ground until 2003.
1956: 1850 trophies stored in the trophy room
In 1956, 1850 trophies were already stored in the trophy room of the old headquarters on Rua do Passadiço.
1956: Previous Estádio José Alvalade built
In 1956, the previous Estádio José Alvalade was built.
1963: Won 1963-64 European Cup Winners' Cup
In 1963, Sporting won the 1963–64 European Cup Winners' Cup, defeating MTK Budapest of Hungary in the final.
November 1973: First club-company project approved
In November 1973, Sporting CP's affiliated partners approved the first club-company project in Portugal, named "Society of Constructions and Planning" (SCP).
1974: Cup Winners' Cup Semi-Finals
In 1974, the club reached the semi-finals of the Cup Winners' Cup, but lost to 1. FC Magdeburg of East Germany.
1974: Carnation Revolution of 1974
The club-company project with issuance of stock was hampered shortly after due to the events of the Carnation Revolution of 1974.
1975: Processo Revolucionário em Curso of 1975
The club-company project with issuance of stock was hampered shortly after due to the Processo Revolucionário em Curso of 1975.
1981: Malcolm Allison Arrived
In 1981, English manager Malcolm Allison arrived at Sporting.
1982: Domestic Double in 1982
In 1982, under Malcolm Allison's guidance, the club won the domestic double (league title and Portuguese cup).
December 1986: Victory over Benfica
On December 14, 1986, Sporting had a 7–1 victory over arch-rivals Benfica at the old José Alvalade Stadium.
1987: Won the Portuguese Super Cup
In 1987, Sporting defeated rivals Benfica 4–0 on aggregate to win the Portuguese Super Cup.
1991: UEFA Cup Semi-Final
In 1991, Sporting reached the UEFA Cup semi-final, losing against Internazionale.
1992: Inauguration of Player of the Year award
In 1992, the Player of the Year award, named after former player Francisco Stromp, was instituted.
1994: Inauguration of new trophy room
In 1994, President Sousa Cintra inaugurated a new trophy room where less than half of the club's collections were exhibited.
1994: Defeated Real Madrid
In the 1994–95 season, Real Madrid was defeated in Lisbon when playing against Sporting in the old UEFA Cup.
1995: Won the Portuguese Cup
In 1995, Sporting won some silverware after beating Marítimo 2–0 in the final of the 1995 Portuguese Cup.
2000: League title win
In 2000, Sporting, led by manager Augusto Inácio, won the league title, ending an 18-year drought.
2000: Suffered from a drought of titles until 2000
In the years between 1982 and 2000, Sporting suffered from a drought of titles.
2001: Won the 2000 Super Cup
In the following season, in 2001, Sporting conquered the 2000 Super Cup but came third in the league.
June 2002: Opening of the training facility
On June 21, 2002, the club opened its training facility, located in Alcochete.
August 2002: Cristiano Ronaldo's First Official Match
On August 14, 2002, Cristiano Ronaldo, then 17, played his first official match for a Sporting CP's senior team, in a UEFA Champions League qualifying round against Inter Milan.
September 2002: Cristiano Ronaldo Debuts as a Senior Player
In September 1, 2002, Cristiano Ronaldo debuted as a senior player playing for Sporting CP B in a 2–1 away loss against Sport Clube Lusitânia. On September 29 he made his debut in the Primeira Liga, playing for Sporting CP's main team in a way match against SC Braga.
2002: Failed to win Primeira Liga again since 2002
Sporting have failed to win Primeira Liga again since 2002.
August 2003: Inauguration of the new Sporting CP's stadium
On August 6, 2003, the new Sporting CP's stadium, the Estádio José Alvalade, was inaugurated.
2003: Estádio José Alvalade built
In 2003 the Estádio José Alvalade was built, becoming the home ground. It replaced the previous stadium built-in 1956.
2003: José Alvalade Stadium home ground until 2003
José Alvalade Stadium served as their home ground until 2003.
August 2004: Inauguration of the Sporting Museum in Lisbon
The Sporting Museum (Museu Sporting) was inaugurated on August 31, 2004 in Lisbon, divided into thematic areas showcasing the club's heritage and sporting achievements.
2004: José Peseiro-led Sporting was leading the Primeira Liga
In the 2004–05 season, José Peseiro-led Sporting was leading the Primeira Liga and was trailing a remarkable journey in UEFA Cup.
January 2005: Sporting was eliminated from Taça de Portugal
On January 26, 2005 Sporting was eliminated from Taça de Portugal after losing 7–6 on penalties against Benfica.
2005: Runners-up at the UEFA Cup in 2005
In 2005, Sporting were runners-up at the UEFA Cup.
2006: Creation of Sporting Solidário
In 2006, Sporting CP created a section called Sporting Solidário to develop social solidarity actions.
2012: Establishment of Fundação Sporting
Established in 2012, the Fundação Sporting (Sporting Foundation) is a humanitarian charity foundation devoted to helping people in need.
July 2016: Re-inauguration of Sporting Museum
In July 2016, the Sporting Museum had a new inauguration after a total renovation.
2016: Sporting CP players in Euro 2016
In 2016, ten out of the fourteen players who played in the Euro 2016 final against France for the victorious Portuguese National Team were players 'made in Sporting'.
2018: Sporting CP most represented youth academy at 2018 FIFA World Cup
At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Sporting CP had 14 players that came through their youth system, making it the most represented youth academy system in the tournament.
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