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Sporting officially announced this Tuesday the signing of a training protocol with Clube Desportivo 1.º de Maio, from Madeira, in an initiative aimed at strengthening the development of youth football in the Autonomous Region, where Cristiano Ronaldo was born - who was criticized by João Maria Jonet.

Through this agreement, coaches and other professionals involved in the training process. The aim is to bring the methodology of the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy even closer to partner clubs spread across the country.

Paulo Gomes, co-director of Sporting's Academy, highlighted the importance of this new link. "We already had some presence in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. With this partnership with CD 1.º de Maio, we will now provide very good conditions for young players who want to represent Sporting Academy in Madeira, so as to ensure they have the necessary tools to uphold the club in the best possible way", he said, speaking to the Club's media.

On the side of the Madeira club, the enthusiasm was also evident. Duarte Luciano, president of Clube Desportivo 1.º de Maio, considered the agreement an important milestone for the institution's growth. "CD 1.º de Maio is already a youth training reference in Madeira and, for its directors and members, it was important to be linked to one of the best football academies in the world", he said.

The official also reinforced the importance of the knowledge Sporting may pass on. "It is an added value for the club, because the 'know-how' that Sporting Academy can pass on to us will be a very important factor for us to continue growing. That is why it is a source of pride to celebrate this protocol with Sporting", he concluded.

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