FPF to Honor Late Silvino by Memorializing Him at Football City
Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), announced that Silvino Louro will be honored with a permanent tribute at the Cidade do Futebol. The former goalkeeper died on Thursday at age 67.
Funeral service and official delegation
The funeral took place at the Central Mosque of Lisbon on Saturday. Proença led the FPF delegation to pay respects.
Former internationals joined the delegation. Toni, Domingos Paciência and Daniel Carriço were present.
- André Villas-Boas, associated with FC Porto, attended.
- Rui Costa, president of Benfica, also paid tribute.
- Representatives from the Players’ Union were present.
Friends, colleagues and mourner details
José Mourinho attended the wake the previous day. He spent almost three hours saying goodbye.
Matilde Faria represented Mourinho at Saturday’s ceremony. Several past team colleagues and club officials were also present.
- João Vieira Pinto, FPF director
- Joaquim Evangelista and José Carlos from the Players’ Union
- Shéu Han, former Benfica figure
- Emilio Butragueño, Real Madrid executive
Playing career and international record
Silvino was born in Setúbal in 1959. He enjoyed a playing career spanning two decades.
He represented several Portuguese clubs and earned 23 caps for the national team.
- Vitória FC
- Vitória SC
- Desportivo das Aves
- Benfica (1984–1994)
- FC Porto
- Salgueiros
Coaching career and association with Mourinho
After retiring as a player, Silvino became a specialist goalkeeper coach. He worked with top clubs in Europe.
- FC Porto
- Chelsea (England)
- Manchester United (England)
- Inter Milan (Italy)
- Real Madrid (Spain)
- Al Hilal Omdurman (Sudan)
Achievements
He won eight trophies during his career. He was capped 23 times for Portugal.
Memorial plan and burial
The FPF said it will Honor Late Silvino by Memorializing Him at Football City. Proença confirmed Silvino will be made an ambassador in the Praça dos Heróis.
The funeral cortege moved to Vale Flores Cemetery, in Feijó, Almada. The burial was scheduled for 15:15 on Saturday.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow developments and report further tributes. The Portuguese football community marked the loss of a respected player and coach.
