At the heart of Portuguese football is Sporting CP. This sporting powerhouse came into existence in 1906 and from then, the club's hallowed turf has been the Estádio José Alvalade. A battlefield that has nurtured many a footballing legend and away from the kingdom of the Brits.
Look at them now, and you're greeted by a star-studded galaxy consisting of 31 footballing talents. Not just remarkable by quantity, but impressive also in their potential; the average age stands proudly at 23. Youthful exuberance lighting up football nights. Backing up this youthful zest is a hefty market value. From scribbles on local news stands to clicks on global websites, everyone agrees that the club is worth a cool £392m. This hefty estimate is according to Transfermarkt, mind you.
Sporting CP isn't merely a club of old glory and rich history; they are very much a club for the here and now. This season's performance is testament to their current form and resilience - competing on three fronts and standing tall in all. The Liga Portugal sees them sitting pretty in 2nd place. Not resting on their domestic laurels, they've advanced all the way to the final of the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. And not stopping at that, they've crossed swords with Europe's finest in the Champions League to reach the Last 16. Surely, a season of dreams thus far.