André Villas-Boas Mourns Silvino: “A Friend Betrayed by Illness”
André Villas-Boas attended the wake and funeral of Silvino Louro on Saturday. Silvino died on Thursday at 67 years old.
Villas-Boas remembers a close colleague
Villas-Boas, now president of FC Porto, recalled shared moments with Silvino. The pair worked together at FC Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan.
He said they became especially close at Inter. Villas-Boas mourns Silvino as a friend betrayed by illness.
Words on character and legacy
Villas-Boas praised Silvino as a courageous and simple man. He called him generous, much loved, and a great human being.
The president offered condolences to Silvino’s wife and family. He spoke in the name of Futebol Clube do Porto.
Career milestones
Silvino represented FC Porto as a player in 1995/96 and 1996/97. He later served as the club’s goalkeeping coach from 2000/01 to 2003/04.
His roles spanned clubs in Portugal and abroad. He left a record of service both on and off the pitch.
Funeral and tributes
The wake took place at the Central Mosque of Lisbon on Saturday morning. The funeral followed later in Feijó.
- Agent Jorge Mendes visited the wake at the mosque.
- Former teammates Valdo and Hernâni paid tribute during the morning.
- Clubs across Europe expressed support and sorrow.
Clubs and institutions that paid tribute
Villas-Boas highlighted a broad outpouring of sentiment. He mentioned FC Porto, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Chelsea.
He also noted tributes from clubs Silvino represented. Various sporting and social institutions sent condolences.
Filmogaz.com extends sympathy to Silvino’s family and to the football community. His contributions to the game will be remembered.
