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Cristiano Ronaldo Honors Legacy of Coach Aurelio Pereira After His Passing

Posted : 08 April 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Aurelio da Silva Pereira, the coach who discovered him and many other prominent Portuguese players, following Pereira's death at the age of 77. Pereira, who established Sporting Lisbon’s recruitment and training department in 1988, played a pivotal role in the development of some of Portugal’s most talented footballers, including Ronaldo, Luis Figo, Nani, and Ricardo Quaresma.

 

Ronaldo expressed his gratitude for the coach's impact, saying that his legacy would live on forever and that he would remain forever grateful for everything Pereira did for him and countless others.

 

Aurelio Pereira's influence extended beyond his work with individual players; he was integral to the success of the Portuguese national team. His contributions were evident when the Euro 2016-winning squad featured 10 players he had discovered, earning the team the nickname "The Aurelios."

 

 In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to Portuguese and European football, Pereira was awarded the Medal of Sporting Merit by the City of Lisbon in 2017 and the UEFA Order of Merit in 2018. His impact on the game was immense, with the Portuguese Football Federation calling his passing an "irreparable loss."

 

Pereira’s contributions to Sporting Lisbon, where he both played and coached after his time with Benfica, were also honored by the club, which named the main pitch of its academy after him. Sporting praised him as a master in his field and a well-respected figure in the football community.

 

His legacy is firmly cemented as one of the greatest figures in Portuguese football, particularly in the history of Sporting Clube de Portugal, where he is remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his kindness and dedication to nurturing talent.

 

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