The Portuguese football team, competing in Germany at Euro 2024, this Friday honored the memory of Manuel Fernandes, who died on Thursday at the age of 73, with a minute’s silence before training.
The entire Quinas retinue, including Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Fernando Gomes and “vice-president” Humberto Coelho, gathered in a circle on the lawn of the team’s “headquarters” in Marienfeld to watch the action. minute of silence.
After the end, all present finished with a round of applause to pay tribute to the former player and coach, who played 30 times for the Portuguese national team and scored seven goals.
Former footballer and coach Manuel Fernandez died on Thursday at the age of 73 after a long illness.
Manuel Fernandes, born on June 5, 1951 in Sarrillos Pequenos, Moita, made his name as a player, primarily with Sporting between 1975/76 and 1986/87, and also playing for Sarrillense, CUF and Vitoria de Setúbal.
After finishing his playing career, Manuel Fernandes remained involved with football as a coach, managing Vitoria de Setúbal, Estrela da Amadora, Ovarense, Sporting, Campomaiorense, Tirsense, Santa Clara, Penafiel and União de Leiria, and in between coaching in Angola, at ASA.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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