The President of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Fernando Gomes, this Thursday congratulated Portuguese coach Abel Ferreira for winning a second consecutive Brazilian title as coach of Palmeiras.
“It is with great satisfaction that I congratulate Abel Ferreira for the prestige he has once again given to Portuguese football by winning the crown in the service of Sociedad Esportiviva Palmeiras, two-time champion of Brazil,” Fernando Gomez said in his speech at the press conference. The message was published on the official website of the FPF on the Internet.
Led by Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras renewed their Brazilian title on Wednesday, adding their 12th scepter in the tournament, with a 1-1 draw at Cruzeiro Stadium in the 38th and final round of the championship.
“Because of your abilities, personality and leadership style, I am sending you and Carlos Martinho, Vitor Castanheiro, Joao Martins and Thiago Magalhães da Costa [portugueses membros da equipa técnica do Palmeiras]On my personal behalf and on behalf of the FPF, my most sincere thanks,” said Fernando Gomes.
The Sao Paulo team, which ended up with two points more than Grêmio and four more points against Atlético Mineiro and Flamengo, extended their lead at the top of the table – four more titles than first-time finishers Santos in Serie B – and added a ninth trophy under the Portuguese coach and a third in 2023.
Abel Ferreira, 44, who arrived in Palmeiras at the end of October 2020, now has two victories in the Copa Libertadores (2020 and 2021), one in the Supercopa Sudamericana (2022), two in the Brasiliana (2022 and 2022). 2023), one in the Brazilian Cup (2020), one in the Brazilian Super Cup (2023) and two in Paulistan (2022 and 2023).
“Abel Ferreira is a worthy representative of our football abroad, demonstrating every day his ability to stand out, his commitment to this sport, which speaks volumes to us, and his skill as a professional,” said the leader of the federation.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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